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stroker


Meanings
  • Noun or Verb

    A person or thing that strokes or rubs.

    - "The babysitter was a stroker, soothing the baby to sleep with gentle strokes."
    - "He was a skilled stroker, able to make the ball glide effortlessly across the pool table."
  • Noun

    A tool used for applying a smooth, even surface or coat.

    - "Use a stroker to apply the sealant evenly over the surface."
    - "The painter used a stroker to apply the paint to the walls."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with stroker
rocker , ocker , mocker
Variants
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stroke , stroked , stroker , strokers , strokes , stroking
Etymology
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Originally meant 'one who strikes' or 'one who touches'. Derived from the Old English word 'strecan', meaning 'to stretch' or 'to stroke'.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'stroker' has been used in the automotive industry to describe a type of engine that uses a reciprocating crankshaft to transfer power.

  2. In the medical field, a 'stroker' is a type of rehabilitation device used to help patients regain the use of their arms and legs after a stroke.


Related Concepts
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  1. Massage: A type of therapy that involves the manipulation of muscles and soft tissues using various techniques, including stroking.

  2. Stroke: A sudden onset of damage to parts of the brain caused by lack of blood flow, often accompanied by stroking or massaging the affected area.


Culture
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The term 'stroker' has been used in various contexts throughout history. In literature, it has been used to describe characters who soothe or comfort others through touch. In music, there is a genre of music called 'stroker' that focuses on rhythmic, repetitive beats. In art, there are paintings and sculptures that depict the act of stroking.

How to Memorize "stroker"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a person gently stroking the fur of a cat. Visualize the movement of their hand and the sensation of the strokes on the cat's fur.
    - Visualize a painter using a stroker to apply paint to a canvas.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'stroker' with the feeling of a soothing touch.
    - Associate the word 'stroker' with the act of applying a smooth, even surface or coat.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by associating the word 'stroker' with the image of a person stroking a cat.
    - Create a mnemonic by associating the word 'stroker' with the image of a painter using a brush to apply paint.


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