A stroke for the motorist? (5)

I believe the answer is:

drive

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'a stroke' is the definition.
(I know that drive is a type of tennis shot)

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(Other definitions for drive that I've seen before include "Urge; approach to house" , "offensive" , "Car journey; urge" , "Force into action, impel" , "Control and steer vehicle" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish News.

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