stroking

Thân thiện

A mother is stroking her child's hair to help them fall asleep.

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.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a light touch with the hands

Từ đồng nghĩa

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