brushstroke

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brush·stroke / ˈbəshˌstrōk/ • n. 1. the stroke of a brush, especially a hair brush or paintbrush. ∎  the mark or effect created by this: an errant brushstroke doesn't necessarily destroy a painting. 2. an individual action that contributes to an overall effect or work: you write in broad, inaccurate brushstrokes.

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