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Definition of downstroke

downstroke

/ˈdaʊnˌstroʊk/
down · stroke
Plural:downstrokes
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downstroke Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A downward movement or stroke, such as the downward sweep of a bird's wing in flight, the downward motion of a piston in an engine, or a downward movement in playing a musical instrument.

Example

"The violinist emphasized the opening chord with a firm, resonant downstroke of the bow."

2

A line made by a downward movement of a pen, pencil, or brush in handwriting, calligraphy, or painting.

Example

"In traditional copperplate calligraphy, the writer applies heavier pressure on every downstroke to create thick, shaded lines."

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• Nearby Words

downstairs
downstate
downstream
downstroke
downswept
downswing
downtick

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Downstroke. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/downstroke
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