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Strode's Case 3 Howell's State Trials 294 is one of the earliest and most important English cases dealing with parliamentary privilege. Richard Strode
Strode's_case
Topics referred to by the same term
within Strode College Strode House, a historic landmark in Tuscaloosa, Alabama The verb, strode, the past tense of stride, a form of gait Strode's case, one
Strode
American athlete and actor (1914–1994)
Woodrow Wilson Woolwine Strode (July 25, 1914 – December 31, 1994) was an American athlete, actor, and author. He was a decathlete and football star who
Woody_Strode
Limited legal immunity for parliamentarians
received confidentially from the lawyers of Richard Granger. Strode's Case (1512) The Case of the Five Members (1641) Ashby v White (1703) R v Paty (1705)
Parliamentary privilege in the United Kingdom
Parliamentary_privilege_in_the_United_Kingdom
English politician
He is best known for having instigated Strode's case, one of the earliest and most important English legal cases dealing with parliamentary privilege.
Richard_Strode_(fl._1512)
Fictional character from the Halloween franchise
Laurie Strode is a character from the Halloween series. She first appeared in Halloween (1978) as a high school student who becomes targeted by serial
Laurie_Strode
Act of the Parliament of England
The act was originally a private act, passed in response to Strode's case, in which Strode had been imprisoned for obstructing tin mining, namely by introducing
Privilege of Parliament Act 1512
Privilege_of_Parliament_Act_1512
British pop band
Steve Askew on lead guitar, Stuart Croxford Neale on keyboards, and Jez Strode on drums. In 1981 Art Nouveau recorded and self-released a single, "Fear
Kajagoogoo
Member of the Senate of Virginia
its court case for forced sterilizations of people identified as morons (feebleminded) based on eugenics arguments. Strode argued the test case for the
Aubrey_E._Strode
Historic estate in Devon, England
former mansion house of the Strodes. The ancestry of the Strode family of Strode is recorded by Pole as follows: Adam de Strode was in residence during the
Newnham_(Old)
Tin mining law in Cornwall and Devon, England
relations between the stannaries and Westminster were discussed in Strode's Case (1512). While the stannaries of Cornwall and Devon had the most developed
Stannary_law
English statesman (1592–1632)
1668, the House of Lords reversed his conviction, restating the law in Strode's case, affirming that the conviction "...was an illegal judgment, and against
John_Eliot_(statesman)
death (1963), Mr. and Mrs. Myers died (1965) and Laurie Strode was eventually adopted by the Strodes. Mrs. Myers is also the grandmother of Jamie Lloyd and
List of Halloween (franchise) characters
List_of_Halloween_(franchise)_characters
Sherston, Wiltshire. 1512 February – following Strode's case – that of Member of Parliament Richard Strode imprisoned by a stannary court due to his attempts
1510s_in_England
English clergyman
Thomas Case (1598 – 30 May 1682) was an English clergyman of Presbyterian beliefs, a member of the Westminster Assembly, where he was one of the strongest
Thomas_Case
Congolese politician and independence leader (1925–1961)
Zurlini, where the last days of the character Maurice Lalubi (played by Woody Strode), based upon Patrice Lumumba, are presented as the Passion of Christ. This
Patrice_Lumumba
American tennis player and civil rights lawyer
several high-profile police brutality cases including the shooting of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri. Strode was a Missouri high school state champion
Blake_Strode
2017 film directed by Isaac Florentine
Police officer Hank Strode (Karl Urban), whom Frank met earlier at the station. However, when Strode informs Frank that his family's case has become “cold
Acts_of_Vengeance_(film)
English landowner and Member of Parliament
William Strode II (1622 in London – 19 February 1694 in Barrington, Somerset, England) was a wealthy English landowner, Member of Parliament (1679, Ilchester)
William Strode III (of Barrington)
William_Strode_III_(of_Barrington)
School in Street
100% pass rate. Similarly, 85% of Strode’s vocational students achieved at least their target grades. In many cases this was far exceeded, for example
Strode_College
American actress and author (born 1958)
television drama Quincy, M.E.. Her film debut came with the role of Laurie Strode in John Carpenter's horror Halloween (1978); the role proved to be Curtis'
Jamie_Lee_Curtis
debut in John Carpenter's slasher film Halloween (1978); her role as Laurie Strode established her as a scream queen and led to a string of parts in the horror
List of Jamie Lee Curtis performances
List_of_Jamie_Lee_Curtis_performances
Trope in slasher horror films
the Halloween character of the same name) at the film's ending. Laurie Strode from Halloween (1978) is a final girl, but one that is saved by someone
Final_girl
Specific approach for the coordination of community mental health services
2010). "Case management: a pillar of community psychiatry" (PDF). Psychiatria Danubina. 22 (1): 28–33. PMID 20305587. Strode, Josephine; R. Strode, Pauline
Case management (mental health)
Case_management_(mental_health)
Species of bird in North America
Van Dyke, B. Haynes, T. Hallum, N. McConnell, J. Allred, R. Reneau, V. Strode, L.S. Mian and M.S. Dhillon. 2013. Mosquito and West Nile Virus Surveillance
House_finch
1960 film by Stanley Kubrick
It also received six nominations at the Golden Globes, including Woody Strode’s only career Golden Globe nomination (for Best Supporting Actor), ultimately
Spartacus_(film)
English politician
William Strode (before 6 November 1594 – 9 September 1645) was an English politician who sat in the House of Commons variously between 1624 and 1645. He
William_Strode
American Supreme Court case plaintiff
Strode, who drafted the 1924 Eugenical Sterilization Act. Whitehead failed to adequately defend Buck and counteract the prosecutors. Thus, his case did
Carrie_Buck
American actress (1930–1983)
The Life & Career of Carolyn Jones. Jacobus Books. ISBN 978-0984185757. Stroder, Chris (2000). Swingin' Chicks of the '60s: A Tribute to 101 of the Decade's
Carolyn_Jones
films songs Slave name Slave patrol Slave Route Project breeding court cases Washington Jefferson J.Q. Adams Lincoln Emancipation Proclamation 40 acres
List of members of the United States Congress who owned slaves
List_of_members_of_the_United_States_Congress_who_owned_slaves
cases. In “Someone’s Got a Woody” (8.04), Trout oversees hostage negotiations with a suspected murderer who has taken SBPD coroner Dr. Woody Strode hostage
List_of_Psych_characters
Canadian and American actress and activist (1948–2018)
mystery film On the Other Hand, Death, and a supporting role as Laurie Strode's therapist, in Rob Zombie's Halloween II (2009). In an interview with the
Margot_Kidder
1927 US Supreme Court sterilization case
Edward White, in fact, wrote, "the Supreme Court has distinguished the case [Buck v. Bell] out of existence". In addition, federal statutes, including
Buck_v._Bell
1966 film by Richard Brooks
Richard Brooks and starring Burt Lancaster, Lee Marvin, Robert Ryan and Woody Strode, with Jack Palance, Claudia Cardinale and Ralph Bellamy in supporting roles
The_Professionals_(1966_film)
American painter, wife of Whittaker Chambers (1900–1986)
testimony that "helped substantiate" her husband's allegations during the Hiss Case. Shemitz was born on June 25, 1900, in New York City. She was the youngest
Esther_Shemitz
the voices of Rick and Morty reenacting a transcript of a real-life court case of the same name. The visual animation consisted of only basic, black-and-white
List of Rick and Morty episodes
List_of_Rick_and_Morty_episodes
Cliff Booth (2026) Brad Pitt Seven (1995), Fight Club (1999), The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008), The Adventures of Cliff Booth (2026) Bob Stephenson
List of film director and actor collaborations
List_of_film_director_and_actor_collaborations
1965 child murder in Indianapolis, U.S.
defendants' trial, Deputy Prosecutor Leroy New described the case as "the most diabolical case to ever come before a court or jury" and Gertrude's defense
Murder_of_Sylvia_Likens
American actress (born 1948)
Plague Nora 2007 J-ok'el Helen Moret Bone Dry Joanne Halloween Cynthia Strode The Blue Rose Mrs. Garrison 2008 Matchmaker Mary Aunt Karen Little Red Devil
Dee_Wallace
President of the Confederate States from 1861 to 1865
the claim that it was "Finis" originated in Davis's biography by Hudson Strode, who provides no citation. (Also see Rice University 2018.) Clement Eaton
Jefferson_Davis
Large geographical region identified by convention
beyond its continental shelf, or a part of a larger landmass, as in the case of Asia and Europe within Eurasia. Due to these varying definitions, the
Continent
Film by Rob Zombie
to the Strode home. While on the way, he explains to Loomis that Laurie is actually Michael's baby sister, having been adopted by the Strodes after their
Halloween_(2007_film)
2022 film by David Gordon Green
plot follows the outcast Corey Cunningham who falls in love with Laurie Strode's granddaughter while a series of events, including crossing paths with Michael
Halloween_Ends
British children's science writer
another 150. Born in Warrington, Lancashire, in 1952, Parker attended Strodes College, Egham and gained a BSc First Class Honours in Zoology at the University
Steve_Parker_(writer)
American actress (born 1989)
Taylor-Compton received mainstream recognition for her starring role as Laurie Strode in the horror films Halloween (2007) and Halloween II (2009). Following
Scout_Taylor-Compton
American professional wrestler (born 1983)
RAW 25 REPORT: MEMORIES, IC TITLE MATCH, LEGENDS, AND MORE". PWInsider. Strode, Cory (January 28, 2018). "FULL ROYAL RUMBLE COVERAGE". PWInsider. Powell
Nikki_Bella
Fictional character
series' new protagonist after Jamie Lee Curtis declined to return as Laurie Strode, the character also appears in Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers
Jamie_Lloyd_(Halloween)
English actor (born 1940)
a very powerful man, who got what he wanted. It was said that when he strode onto the parade ground, birds stopped singing. It was many, many years before
Patrick_Stewart
President of the United States from 1974 to 1977
The Wolverines: A Story of Michigan Football. Huntsville, Alabama: The Strode Publishers. pp. 150–152. ISBN 978-0-87397-055-6. Retrieved December 28,
Gerald_Ford
American actor (1924–1987)
small band of skilled mercenaries (Burt Lancaster, Robert Ryan, and Woody Strode) rescuing a kidnap victim (Claudia Cardinale) shortly after the Mexican
Lee_Marvin
American baseball player (1919–1972)
Bruins' 1939 football team; the others were Woody Strode, Kenny Washington, and Ray Bartlett. Washington, Strode, and Robinson made up three of the team's four
Jackie_Robinson
Film by David Gordon Green
franchise. The film stars Jamie Lee Curtis reprising her role as Laurie Strode. James Jude Courtney portrays Michael Myers, with Nick Castle returning
Halloween_(2018_film)
1998 film by Steve Miner
of the previous three installments. It follows a post-traumatic Laurie Strode, who has faked her death in order to go into hiding from her murderous brother
Halloween_H20:_20_Years_Later
King of England, Scotland and Ireland from 1685 to 1688
Prince, being killed beside him. In the midst of the intense fighting, James strode along the deck, encouraging the gun crews. James's undoubtedly brave performance
James_II_of_England
Capital and most populous city of Ohio, United States
(November 18, 2024). "With swastika flags and bellowed slurs, neo-Nazi marchers strode through Columbus. Ohio's governor and officials condemn it". CNN. Retrieved
Columbus,_Ohio
Town in Surrey, England
tythings: Hythe (which was on fairly similar boundaries to Egham Hythe) Town Strode (later also known as Stroude), but which now denotes a much smaller, and
Egham
1983 film by Robert Dalva
narrator. New cast members include Allen Garfield, Vincent Spano and Woody Strode. The portrayal of The Black was shared between Cass Ole, the horse from
The_Black_Stallion_Returns
Randolph-Macon Historical Society. May 19, 2019 – via Google Books. "BARBOUR, John Strode, Jr. – Biographical Information". bioguide.congress.gov. "Hispanic Americans
List of United States political families (B)
List_of_United_States_political_families_(B)
State run institution run by eugenicists
by a 1906 bill written by eugenicist and social welfare advocate Aubrey Strode, in collaboration with eugenicists Albert Priddy and Joseph DeJarnette.
Virginia State Colony for Epileptics and Feebleminded
Virginia_State_Colony_for_Epileptics_and_Feebleminded
2015 biographical musical by Lin-Manuel Miranda
floor with Miranda's performance in the Disney+ version". Standby Tigist Strode performed the role of Eliza on opening night and was also received positively
Hamilton_(musical)
Horror film subgenre
Laurie Strode (Jamie Lee Curtis), the heroine in Halloween, is an example of a typical final girl. Final girls are often, like Laurie Strode, virgins
Slasher_film
King of England, Scotland and Ireland from 1625 to 1649
specific members of the Commons—Pym, John Hampden, Denzil Holles, William Strode and Sir Arthur Haselrig—and one peer, Lord Mandeville, on the grounds of
Charles_I_of_England
Fictional character in the Halloween franchise
Haddonfield, Illinois, where he stalks a teenage babysitter named Laurie Strode, while his psychiatrist, Dr. Sam Loomis, attempts to track him down. After
Michael_Myers_(Halloween)
2019 American superhero television series
Hunter who is often heard off-screen. Haley Strode and Susan Williams as Dolores Mentallo, Flex's wife. Strode portrays the younger Dolores while Williams
Doom_Patrol_(TV_series)
National Football League franchise in Inglewood, California
owners of the NFL franchises. The Rams added a second black player, Woody Strode, on May 7, 1946, giving them two black players going into the 1946 season
Los_Angeles_Rams
American private prison and institutional facilities company
and Exchange Commission. "10-Q". www.sec.gov. Retrieved February 9, 2025. Strode, Maureen (September 27, 2019). "CDCR stops housing inmates at 700-bed private
GEO_Group
American WWII tank first to enter Bastogne
troops were said to be dressed as Americans. Finally, an American soldier strode to the tank, stuck his hand out to Boggess, and said "Glad to see you".
Cobra_King_(tank)
2020 television film directed by Steve Franks
as Henry Spencer Joel McHale as Lassiter's father Kurt Fuller as Woody Strode Jazmyn Simon as Selene Jimmi Simpson as Mary Lightly Sarah Chalke as Nurse
Psych_2:_Lassie_Come_Home
American physician and activist (1866–1957)
and the couple had no children. In 1906, DeJarnette worked with Aubrey Strode and Albert Priddy to establish the Virginia State Colony for Epileptics
Joseph_DeJarnette
1985 film
"Red Dick" Barker Gina Gallego as Ninfa Nedra Volz as Ed "Big Ed" Woody Strode as Blackman Pedro Gonzalez Gonzalez as Mexican The title was taken from
Lust_in_the_Dust
Fictional character from The Texas Chainsaw Massacre franchise
Roche contrasts Sally to Laurie Strode from the Halloween series stating: "All in all, Sally Hardesty and Laurie Strode have very little in common, apart
Sally_Hardesty
British actress (1919–2012)
opera singer from the Canary Islands, and an English mother, Edith May Strode. Patricia had two sisters, Pepita "Piti" and Gloria Nebot. Born in Liverpool
Patricia_Medina
Church in London, England
1848 was re-voiced and incorporated into the new instrument. The two organ cases, designed and built in the late 19th century by J. L. Pearson, were reinstated
Westminster_Abbey
Supply chain management company
Chief Executive Officer". ecolog-international.com. Retrieved 2024-08-15. Ströder, Martin (2020-09-11). "Aachener e.Go-Hersteller geht mit Oppenhoff und
Ecolog_International
American actor (1940–2019)
Angkor: Cambodia Express (1982) with Nancy Kwan, Christopher George, Woody Strode, and Sorapong Chatree. On television in the 1960s, in The Big Valley episode
Robert Walker (actor, born 1940)
Robert_Walker_(actor,_born_1940)
Warden of Wadham College and wit (b. 1898) 1972 – 13 November: Arnold Strode-Jackson, Olympic middle-distance runner, British Army officer and lawyer
Timeline_of_Oxford
English professional wrestler (born 1986)
Matt Cardona title match". Wrestling Observer. Retrieved 11 February 2023. Strode, Cory. "NWA CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH, TV TITLE & MORE: 2/14 NWA POWERRR REPORT"
Thom_Latimer
1956 film by Cecil B. DeMille
I Paul De Rolf as child Eleazar Robert Carson as adult Eleazar Woodrow Strode as King of Ethiopia Tommy Duran as Gershom Eugene Mazzola as Rameses' son
The Ten Commandments (1956 film)
The_Ten_Commandments_(1956_film)
Sterilization effected by government coercion
racial discrimination. While not always mandated by law (de jure), there are cases where forced sterilization has occurred in practice (de facto). This distinction
Compulsory_sterilization
Soviet aerospace engineer (1907–1966)
brim of his hat pulled down. "Sit down, my little eagles," he said as he strode into the room where we were waiting. He glanced down a list of our names
Sergei_Korolev
American conservative author (1935–2021)
and Health and Human Services. She held a doctorate in communications from Case Western Reserve University, and was a visiting professor of law at Liberty
Judith_Reisman
American evangelical leader
February 12, 2009, at the Wayback Machine Baptist Press News. Feb 11, 2009 Tom Strode (October 7, 2019). "Beth Moore and Kay Warren address effects of sexual
Beth_Moore
American attorney and actor (born 1942)
where he specialized in entertainment, media, and intellectual property cases as well as more general matters in the firm’s commercial litigation practice
Dennis_Holahan
Imitation consumer good
counterfeits: What consumers and IP Rights owners need to know - Kilburn & Strode". www.kilburnstrode.com. Retrieved 2025-11-20. "In Gen Z's world of 'dupes
Dupe_(product)
English human rights activist (born 1939)
a patron of Habitat for Humanity Great Britain, the Romany Society and Strode Park Foundation in Kent. In 1991, following his release Waite was elected
Terry_Waite
Country house in Chislehurst, England
by a lawyer, Nathaniel William John Strode, in the mid-19th century and parts of it were then leased out. Strode fitted out the dining room with fine
Camden_Place
1983 tennis event results
5 L Bourne MS Strode 6 6 7 R Case CB Strode 7 6 2 T Gullikson J Kriek 7 3 9 F McMillan T Wilkison 6 4 R Case CB Strode 2 2 J Fillol S
1983 West of England Championships – Doubles
1983_West_of_England_Championships_–_Doubles
Voice disorder
Krouse HJ, McCoy SJ, Ouellette DR, Patel RR, Reavis CC, Smith LJ, Smith M, Strode SW, Woo P, Nnacheta LC (March 2018). "Clinical Practice Guideline: Hoarseness
Hoarse_voice
Greek association football club
loan spell at Proodeftiki. With all these players up front, Olympiacos strode to the 1996–97 title by 12 clear points over AEK and 20 points over the
Olympiacos_F.C.
English scientist, surgeon and antiseptic pioneer (1827–1912)
owed to Pasteur. In a scene captured later by Jean-André Rixens, Pasteur strode forward and kissed Lister on both cheeks. In January 1896, Lister was present
Joseph_Lister
1950 film by Billy Wilder
feathered and run out of Hollywood!" Upon hearing of Mayer's slight, Wilder strode up to the mogul and retorted with a vulgarity that one biographer said was
Sunset_Boulevard_(film)
Roman general and politician (236/235 – c. 183 BC)
starring Marcello Mastroianni, Vittorio Gassman, Silvana Mangano and Woody Strode, in which the historical events are portrayed in a light and satirical mode
Scipio_Africanus
Football team of the University of Oklahoma
ISBN 978-1-58261-765-7. Weeks, Jim (June 1982). The Sooners: A Story of Oklahoma Football. Strode Publications. ISBN 0-87397-220-1. Wilkinson, Jay; Gretchen Hirsch (August
Oklahoma_Sooners_football
English statesman (1485–1540)
the King were openly facilitated by the Duke and the Bishop and as she "strode...towards the throne" the two conspirators found themselves edging once
Thomas_Cromwell
1970 British film directed by Ken Hughes
king. The Five Members were John Pym, John Hampden, Denzil Holles, William Strode and Sir Arthur Haselrig. Charles' occupation of the Speaker's chair, signalling
Cromwell_(film)
American professional wrestler (born 1992)
MATCH, STEPHANIE MCMAHON COMMENTS". PWInsider. Retrieved December 18, 2017. Strode, Cory (January 28, 2018). "FULL ROYAL RUMBLE COVERAGE". PWInsider. Retrieved
Mercedes_Moné
American voice actress (1939–2025)
BECK: Mongolian Chop Squad – Tamayo Birdy the Mighty: Decode – Yoshie Suzuki Case Closed – Kathleen Neighbers, Nonee D.Gray-man – Old Woman (Eps. 16–17), Spider
Juli_Erickson
Major deity in Hinduism
terrestrial regions, who established the upper abode having, wide-paced, strode out triply... — Rigveda 1.154.1, Translated by Jan Gonda The Vishnu Sukta
Vishnu
Fictional character in the Scream franchise
with vulnerability, intelligence, and a palatable dose of humor." Laurie Strode Nancy Thompson (A Nightmare on Elm Street) Final girl The film was released
Sidney_Prescott
Day of the year
Record holder (oldest cow, cow with most offspring) (born 1945) 1994 – Woody Strode, American football player, wrestler, and actor (born 1914) 1996 – Wesley
December_31
STRODES CASE
STRODES CASE
Girl/Female
Indian, Sanskrit
Stride; Strong
Boy/Male
Anglo, Australian
Strikes
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant of Stroud.German (Ströde) : topographic name from a dialect word meaning ‘thicket’.
Male
Greek
(ἩÏώδης) Greek name HERODES means "sprung from a hero." In the bible, this is the name of the king who ordered the slaughter of all male children "two years old and under."Â
Surname or Lastname
Catalan and Southern French (Rodés)
Catalan and Southern French (Rodés) : habitational name from any of several places named Rodés, mainly those in El Pallars and El Conflent districts, in northern Catalonia. This has the same origin as Occitan Rodés (Rodez in French), in Avairon department (southern France), which is first recorded in the 6th century in the Latin form Rutensis, apparently from the name of the Gaulish tribal name Ruteni.Catalan : variant of Roda, from Catalan rodes, the plural of roda ‘wheel’.English : variant of Rhodes.
Boy/Male
Muslim
Long strides, Panther strides
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant of Stone.
Boy/Male
Arabic, Muslim, Pashtun
Long Strides; Panther Strides
Surname or Lastname
English
English : unexplained.North German (Ströker) : from an agent derivative of Struck.
Biblical
to beat with loud strokes
Boy/Male
English
Lives near the crucifix.
Boy/Male
English
From the thicket.
Boy/Male
American, British, English
Garden of Roses; Lives Near the Crucifix
Boy/Male
Anglo Saxon
Strives.
Boy/Male
Latin
Descended from Atreus.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant of Stoke.
Boy/Male
French
Curly haired.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : patronymic from Storm.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : from Middle English stride ‘(long) pace’ (from stride(n) ‘to walk with long steps’), presumably a nickname for someone with long legs or whose gait had a purposeful air, although Reaney and Wilson suggest it may also have been a topographic name for someone who lived by a crossing point over a stream, presumably no wider than a stride. They cite as an example a place known as The Strid, in North Yorkshire.
Girl/Female
Greek
A Fate.
STRODES CASE
STRODES CASE
Male
Chamoru
, star.
Girl/Female
Tamil
Drisana | தà¯à®°à®¿à®¸à®¨à®¾
(Daughter of the Sun)
Male
Finnish
Finnish form of Latin Gustavus, KYÖSTI means "meditation staff."
Surname or Lastname
English
English : nickname from Middle English dut ‘joy’, ‘delight’.Indian : variant of Datta.German : from the Germanic personal name Dudo (see Due).
Boy/Male
Tamil
Narasimha | நரஸிஂஹாÂ
An incarnation of Lord Vishnu, Lion among men
Boy/Male
Indian, Telugu
Lord Krishna
Boy/Male
Indian, Modern, Tamil
A Warm; Quiet; Charm
Girl/Female
Tamil
Kusumaprabha | கà¯à®¸à¯à®®à®¾à®‚பà¯à®°à®ªà®¾
Goddess Durga
Boy/Male
Hindi
Shining Moon.
Boy/Male
Muslim
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n.
One who strokes; also, one who pretends to cure by stroking.
n.
The act of stridding; a long step; the space measured by a long step; as, a masculine stride.
v. t.
A powerful or sudden effort by which something is done, produced, or accomplished; also, something done or accomplished by such an effort; as, a stroke of genius; a stroke of business; a master stroke of policy.
v. t.
The rate of succession of stroke; as, a quick stroke.
v. t.
The rower who pulls the stroke oar; the strokesman.
n.
See Strude.
imp.
of Stride
v. t.
The movement, in either direction, of the piston plunger, piston rod, crosshead, etc., as of a steam engine or a pump, in which these parts have a reciprocating motion; as, the forward stroke of a piston; also, the entire distance passed through, as by a piston, in such a movement; as, the piston is at half stroke.
n.
Act of cutting by strokes.
v. t.
Hence, by extension, an addition or amandment to a written composition; a touch; as, to give some finishing strokes to an essay.
n.
An accidental or a slyly given stroke.
v. i.
To take long strides in walking.
a.
Characterized by tropes; varied by tropes; tropical.
v. t.
To row the stroke oar of; as, to stroke a boat.
v. t.
One of a series of beats or movements against a resisting medium, by means of which movement through or upon it is accomplished; as, the stroke of a bird's wing in flying, or an oar in rowing, of a skater, swimmer, etc.
a.
Making a stroke without recoil; deadbeat.
v. t.
A mark or dash in writing or printing; a line; the touch of a pen or pencil; as, an up stroke; a firm stroke.
v. t.
A sudden attack of disease; especially, a fatal attack; a severe disaster; any affliction or calamity, especially a sudden one; as, a stroke of apoplexy; the stroke of death.
v. t.
The oar nearest the stern of a boat, by which the other oars are guided; -- called also stroke oar.