1. a downward movement or stroke, especially in writing or drawing
2. the downward movement of a piston in an engine cylinder
Usage: mechanical

Examples

• The calligraphy teacher emphasized making smooth downstrokes with the pen.
• Her handwriting featured bold downstrokes and delicate upstrokes.
• The artist used heavy downstrokes to create shadows in the sketch.
• During the downstroke, the piston compresses the fuel mixture.
• The engine’s power is generated on the downstroke of each piston.
• Practice your downstrokes to improve your penmanship.