Stroking: meaning, definitions and examples
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stroking
[ หstrษสkษชล ]
petting
The act of gently moving one's hand over someone or something, usually in a soothing or affectionate manner. It can be a form of communication or a way to show love and care.
Synonyms
caressing, gentle touch, petting
Examples of usage
- She was stroking her cat while reading a book.
- He was stroking her hair to help her fall asleep.
- The therapist recommended stroking the baby's back to calm him down.
Translations
Translations of the word "stroking" in other languages:
๐ต๐น acariciar
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคนเคฒเคพเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช streicheln
๐ฎ๐ฉ mengelus
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะตััะธัะธ
๐ต๐ฑ gลaskanie
๐ฏ๐ต ใชใงใ (naderu)
๐ซ๐ท caresser
๐ช๐ธ acariciar
๐น๐ท okลamak
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฐ๋ค๋ฌ๋ค (sseuda-deumda)
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุฏุงุนุจุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ hladit
๐ธ๐ฐ hladiลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ๆๆธ (fว mล)
๐ธ๐ฎ boลพanje
๐ฎ๐ธ strjรบka
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะธะฟะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแขแงแฃแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ sฤฑฤallamaq
๐ฒ๐ฝ acariciar
Etymology
The word 'stroking' comes from the Old English word 'strฤcian', which means 'to stroke, rub'. It has been used in the English language for centuries to describe the act of moving one's hand gently over something or someone. Stroking is a universal form of affection and communication, often used to show love and care towards pets, loved ones, or even oneself.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #16,086, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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