Associations to the word «Downstroke»

Wiktionary

DOWNSTROKE, noun. A downward stroke, especially one that is part of a sequence of alternating upward and downward strokes.

Dictionary definition

DOWNSTROKE, noun. A stroke normally made in a downward direction.

Wise words

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