1. an upward stroke or movement, especially of a pen, brush, or similar implement
2. the upward movement of a piston in an engine cylinder
Usage: mechanical

Examples

• The calligraphy teacher emphasized the importance of smooth upstrokes.
• Her handwriting featured elegant upstrokes and bold downstrokes.
• The artist used quick upstrokes to create texture in the painting.
• The engine’s upstroke draws the fuel mixture into the cylinder.
• Practice your upstrokes to improve your penmanship.
• The painter’s upstroke technique gave the canvas a dynamic feel.