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stroking

UK
/ˈstrəʊkɪŋ/
US
/ˈstroʊkɪŋ/
stroking back

Traductions

strokingnoun
strokings
pl
The cat purred contentedly under the gentle stroking of its owner's hand.
Le chat ronronnait de contentement sous la douce caresse de la main de son maître.
coup de pinceauEn parlant d’un pinceau ou d’un outil appliqué sur une surface.
The artist's stroking of the brush on the canvas was both deliberate and graceful.
Le coup de pinceau de l’artiste sur la toile était à la fois délibéré et gracieux.
Traductions supplémentaires
passageSens plus général : mouvement unique d’une main ou d’un outil sur une surface.
Synonymes
caress
smoothing
rub
pat
touch
strokinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈstrəʊkɪŋ/
US
/ˈstroʊkɪŋ/
Functions attributively and predicatively (e.g. "a stroking motion").
caressantEmployé pour décrire un mouvement doux et continu sur une surface.
She used a stroking motion to apply the polish evenly.
Elle a utilisé un mouvement caressant pour appliquer le produit de polissage uniformément.
Synonymes
caressing
petting
fondling
smoothing
brushing
rubbing
stroking-like
strokeverb

stroking

Gerund

stroked
Past Simple
stroked
Past Participle
stroking
Gerund
UK
/strəʊk/
US
/stroʊk/
caresserSens physique doux et répétitif.
She stroked the cat's fur softly as it purred contentedly.
Elle a caressé doucement le pelage du chat tandis qu’il ronronnait de contentement.
Traductions supplémentaires
ramerDans le cadre de l’aviron, pour donner l’allure à l’équipage.
frapperEn sport, pour une balle.
Synonymes
pat
fondle
caress
touch
brush

Définitions

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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