Stroking
Pronunciation: /ˈstroʊk/
Stroking (noun)
- a gentle movement of your hand over something, usually to show affection or comfort.
- a sudden illness where blood flow to the brain is blocked, causing damage.
- a single movement of the arms and legs in swimming.
Examples
- She felt a stroke on her arm and smiled.
- A stroke of the cat's fur calmed him.
Common collocations: gentle stroke, soft stroke, suffer a stroke, stroke symptoms, stroke risk
Stroking (verb)
- to move your hand gently over something, usually to show affection.
Examples
- She stroked the dog's head softly.
- He stroked the fabric to feel its texture.