stroking
Definition
Noun: A gentle, repeated movement of the hand over a surface, typically with light pressure. It often conveys care, affection, or a soothing action.
Usage
The noun "stroking" refers to the act or instance of performing such a gentle touch. It is commonly used to describe a calming or affectionate gesture towards a person or animal.
Examples
- The cat purred contentedly under her gentle stroking.
- A soothing stroking of the forehead can help someone fall asleep.
- He interrupted his stroking of the dog's fur to answer the phone.
Advanced Usage
- "In a stroking manner": Describes an action done with the gentle, repetitive quality of a stroke.
- She spoke in a soft, stroking manner that calmed the anxious child.
Variants and Related Words
- Stroke (verb): To move one's hand gently over a surface.
- He likes to stroke his beard while thinking.
- Stroke (noun): A single act of stroking; also has other common meanings (e.g., a medical condition, a line in writing, a sports move).
- With one stroke of the brush, the artist changed the entire painting.
Synonyms
- Caressing
- Petting
- Fondling
Related Phrases
- Stroking motion: The specific movement involved in stroking.
- The therapist used a slow, rhythmic stroking motion.
Noun
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a light touch with the hands
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