slíoc — meaning in English
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English meaning
- caress noun A gentle, affectionate touch.
- pat verb To tap gently with the flat of the hand.
- sleek verb To make something smooth, glossy, or polished.
- smooth adjective Having an even surface, free of bumps or roughness.
- stroke noun A sudden loss of blood flow to part of the brain, which can cause lasting damage or death.
Senses
slíoc is used for these senses in English:
- caress (transitive) To touch or kiss lovingly; to fondle.
- pat To (gently) tap the flat of one's hand on a person or thing.
- sleek (transitive) To make smooth or glossy; to polish.
- smooth (transitive) To make smooth or even.
- 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.
caress — full definition
- noun A gentle, affectionate touch.
- verb To touch someone gently and affectionately.
pat — full definition
- verb To tap gently with the flat of the hand.
- noun A gentle tap or light slap with the hand.
- noun A small, flattened lump of a soft substance, especially butter.
- adj Exactly right or fitting for the occasion; sometimes suggesting an answer is too neat or rehearsed.