upward stroke

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A mark or movement made by a pen, pencil, or brush in an upward direction.

upwardADJECTIVE + NOUN

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stroke

Examples (10)

  • The calligrapher executed a perfect upward stroke for the final character.
  • With a swift upward stroke, he cleaned the window.
  • The artist demonstrated how to create light effects with a quick, delicate upward stroke.
  • She used a strong upward stroke to bring the paint to the top of the canvas.
  • Each letter in this font requires a precise upward stroke.
  • The sculptor shaped the clay with an upward stroke of his tool.
  • During the painting lesson, the instructor emphasized the importance of a controlled upward stroke.
  • A single upward stroke of the brush can add significant texture.
  • He practiced the upward stroke repeatedly to achieve fluidity.
  • The doctor examined the reflex with a gentle upward stroke on the patient's foot.