aaien — meaning in English

English meaning

• pet noun An animal kept at home for companionship rather than work or food.
• stroke noun A sudden loss of blood flow to part of the brain, which can cause lasting damage or death.

Senses

aaien is used for these senses in English:

• pet (transitive) To stroke or fondle (an animal).
• pet (transitive, intransitive, informal) To stroke or fondle (another person) amorously.
• stroke An act of moving one's hand or an object along a surface in one direction, touching it lightly; a caress.
• stroke To move one's hand or an object (such as a broom or brush) along (a surface) in one direction, touching it lightly; to caress.

pet — full definition

1. noun An animal kept at home for companionship rather than work or food.
2. adjective Favorite or especially cherished, often used for a personal cause or gripe.
3. verb To stroke or gently touch an animal affectionately.

stroke — full definition

1. noun A sudden loss of blood flow to part of the brain, which can cause lasting damage or death.
2. noun A single movement of a tool, brush, oar, or limb, or the mark it leaves.
3. noun A stretch of good luck or a single impressive achievement.
4. verb To move a hand or object gently across a surface.

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