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Downstroke

Description

The term "downstroke" refers to a motion or stroke that moves downward. It can be used to describe various actions in different contexts, such as in music, handwriting, and sports.

Parts of Speech

1. Noun: A downward stroke, especially in music or handwriting.
2. Verb: To make a downward stroke or motion.

Senses and Usages

• Noun (Music): In music, a downstroke refers to a downward movement of a musician's hand or pick across the strings of a musical instrument, especially a guitar.
• Noun (Handwriting): In handwriting, a downstroke is the stroke made by moving the pen or pencil in a downward direction when writing.
• Verb (Sports): In sports such as tennis or badminton, to downstroke means to hit or strike the ball in a downward direction.

Sample Sentences

1. He played the guitar with a strong downstroke, creating a powerful sound.
2. Her beautiful handwriting featured graceful downstrokes.
3. During the tennis match, Roger Federer expertly downstroked the ball, making it difficult for his opponent to return.

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