(n): a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill
(n): the maximum movement available to a pivoted or reciprocating piece by a cam
(n): a natural event that involves a change in the position or location of something
(n): a sudden loss of consciousness resulting when the rupture or occlusion of a blood vessel leads to oxygen lack in the brain
(n): a sudden occurrence of an uncontrollable condition
(n): a light touch
(n): the event of something coming in contact with the body
(n): a light touch with the hands
(n): the act of putting two things together with no space between them
(n): (golf) the unit of scoring in golf is the act of hitting the ball with a club
(n): a number that expresses the accomplishment of a team or an individual in a game or contest
(n): the oarsman nearest the stern of the shell who sets the pace for the rest of the crew
(n): someone who rows a boat
(n): anything that happens suddenly or by chance without an apparent cause
(n): an event that happens
(n): a punctuation mark (/) used to separate related items of information
(n): the marks used to clarify meaning by indicating separation of words into sentences and clauses and phrases
(n): a mark made on a surface by a pen, pencil, or paintbrush
(n): a visible indication made on a surface
(n): any one of the repeated movements of the limbs and body used for locomotion in swimming or rowing
(n): self-propelled movement
(n): a single complete movement
(n): a change of position that does not entail a change of location
(v): touch lightly and repeatedly, as with brushing motions
(v): make physical contact with, come in contact with
(v): strike a ball with a smooth blow
(v): make a strategic, offensive, assault against an enemy, opponent, or a target
(v): row at a particular rate
(v): propel with oars
(v): treat gingerly or carefully
(v): praise somewhat dishonestly
I had a great uncle who, after suffering a stroke, could no longer remember certain words. Notable among them was the word "stroke". He would write it all over on notepads and in the margins of newspapers to help him remember it. Sometimes he would still have to ask his wife "What did I have again?".
I think he also had a problem with the word chicken