stroke vs throw

throw vs stroke

stroke and throw both are nouns.

stroke and throw both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
stroke	Yes	No	Yes	No
throw	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, stroke and throw are synonyms defined as:

stroke and throw: the maximum movement available to a pivoted or reciprocating piece by a cam

Other synonyms of stroke include cam stroke.

stroke (noun)	throw (noun)
(sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand	the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist)
a light touch with the hands	casting an object in order to determine an outcome randomly
a single complete movement	bedclothes consisting of a lightweight cloth covering (an afghan or bedspread) that is casually thrown over something
any one of the repeated movements of the limbs and body used for locomotion in swimming or rowing	the maximum movement available to a pivoted or reciprocating piece by a cam
a punctuation mark (/) used to separate related items of information	a single chance or instance
a mark made on a surface by a pen, pencil, or paintbrush
the maximum movement available to a pivoted or reciprocating piece by a cam
a light touch
anything that happens suddenly or by chance without an apparent cause
the oarsman nearest the stern of the shell who sets the pace for the rest of the crew
(golf) the unit of scoring in golf is the act of hitting the ball with a club
a sudden loss of consciousness resulting when the rupture or occlusion of a blood vessel leads to oxygen lack in the brain

stroke (verb)	throw (verb)
treat gingerly or carefully	be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly
strike a ball with a smooth blow	convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture
row at a particular rate	utter with force; utter vehemently
touch lightly and repeatedly, as with brushing motions	propel through the air
	cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation
	place or put with great energy
	cause to fall off
	to remove
	throw (a die) out onto a flat surface
	make on a potter's wheel
	put or send forth
	organize or be responsible for
	cause to be confused emotionally
	move violently, energetically, or carelessly
	to put into a state or activity hastily, suddenly, or carelessly

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