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Vocabulary Entry
stroking
|verb • noun
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V
verb
Present participle of stroke; to move one's hand, fingers, or an instrument gently over a surface.
Example Sentences
"She was stroking the cat gently to calm it down."
"He enjoys stroking the strings of his guitar to create beautiful music."
"The artist was stroking the canvas with a brush to add details."
N
noun
The act of moving the hand or an instrument over a surface, often in a gentle manner.
Example Sentences
"The stroking of the puppy's fur made everyone smile."
"He found comfort in the stroking of the brush against the paper."
"The therapist recommended regular stroking of the back to relieve tension."