1. upward movements of a pen, brush, or similar tool when writing or drawing
2. upward movements in swimming strokes
Usage: swimming

Examples

• The calligraphy teacher emphasized the importance of smooth upstrokes.
• Her handwriting showed elegant upstrokes and downstrokes.
• The artist’s upstrokes created delicate lines in the painting.
• Practice your upstrokes to improve your penmanship.
• The swimmer’s upstrokes were powerful and efficient.
• Focus on the upstrokes when learning the butterfly stroke.