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Definition of upstroke

upstroke

/ˈʌpˌstroʊk/
up · stroke
Plural:upstrokes
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• noun

1

An upward stroke or movement, especially one made with a pen, brush, musical bow, or athletic implement.

Example

"In traditional calligraphy, the artist uses a light touch on the upstroke to create thin, delicate lines."

2

The upward movement of a piston in an internal combustion or steam engine.

Example

"During the compression phase, the fuel-air mixture is pressurized on the piston's upstroke."

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• Nearby Words

upstate
upstater
upstream
upstroke
upsurge
upsweep
upswelling

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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