stroke work
[/stroʊk wɜrk/]
noun
trabalho de traço; trabalho de pincelada
1. In painting and drawing, the technique or result of applying paint or ink with visible brush or pen strokes, emphasizing the marks made by the tool
The artist's stroke work was evident in the expressive brushstrokes across the canvas.
O trabalho de traço do artista era evidente nos pinceladas expressivas através da tela.
2. In swimming, the coordinated movement of arms and legs in a specific swimming technique (such as freestyle, breaststroke, or backstroke)
Her stroke work improved significantly after months of training with the swimming coach.
O trabalho de braçada dela melhorou significativamente após meses de treinamento com o treinador de natação.
3. In rowing, the technique and execution of the rowing stroke, including the pull, drive, and recovery phases
The crew's synchronized stroke work was crucial to their victory in the championship.
O trabalho de remada sincronizado da equipe foi crucial para sua vitória no campeonato.
The term 'stroke work' is primarily used in artistic, swimming, and rowing contexts. In the United States, it is commonly heard in competitive swimming and rowing communities, as well as in fine arts education. In Brazil, the term is recognized in similar contexts but may be more often expressed with specific terms like 'pincelada' (brushstroke) in art or 'braçada' in swimming.
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