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stroking

UK
/ˈstrəʊkɪŋ/
US
/ˈstroʊkɪŋ/
stroking back

Translations

strokingnoun
strokings
множ.
The cat purred contentedly under the gentle stroking of its fur.
Кошка довольно мурлыкала под нежным поглаживанием своей шерсти.
Additional translations
ласка
Synonyms
caress
smoothing
rub
pat
touch
strokinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈstrəʊkɪŋ/
US
/ˈstroʊkɪŋ/
Functions attributively and predicatively (e.g. "a stroking motion").
Synonyms
caressing
petting
fondling
smoothing
brushing
rubbing
stroking-like
strokeverb

stroking

Герундий

stroked
Прошедшее простое время
stroked
Причастие прошедшего времени
stroking
Герундий
UK
/strəʊk/
US
/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
ласкать
Synonyms
pat
fondle
caress
touch
brush

Definitions

strokingnoun
The act of gently moving one's hand over a surface, typically in a soothing or affectionate manner.
The cat purred contentedly under the gentle stroking of its owner's hand.
A single movement of a hand or tool over a surface, often as part of a repetitive action.
The artist's stroking of the brush on the canvas was both deliberate and graceful.
strokinggerund / present participle
Describing something that performs or involves a continuous gentle movement over a surface.
She used a stroking motion to apply the polish evenly.
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.
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