contrectō — meaning in English

English meaning

• caress noun A gentle, affectionate touch.
• fondle verb To touch or stroke gently and affectionately.

Senses

contrectō is used for these senses in English:

• caress (transitive) To touch or kiss lovingly; to fondle.
• fondle (transitive) To touch or stroke lovingly.

caress — full definition

1. noun A gentle, affectionate touch.
2. verb To touch someone gently and affectionately.

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