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stroked

/strəʊkt/

/stroʊkt/

Translations

strokeverb

stroked

Past Simple

stroked

Past Simple

stroked

Past Participle

stroking

Gerund

/strəʊk/

/stroʊk/

She gently stroked the cat's fur.

Она нежно гладила шерсть кота.

He stroked his beard thoughtfully.

Он задумчиво поглаживал свою бороду.

Additional translations

Synonyms

strokeverb

To move one's hand with gentle pressure over a surface, typically repeatedly.

She stroked the cat's fur softly as it purred contentedly.

To hit or propel (a ball) with a smooth, gliding motion.

He stroked the ball into the back of the net with precision.

To act as the stroke in rowing, setting the pace for the crew.

She was chosen to stroke the boat because of her consistent rhythm.