stroking
Stroking (noun) means the act of moving a hand or object gently across a surface. Example: “The gentle stroking of the dog's ears calmed it down.”
How to use stroking
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishGentle, repeated movement of a hand or object over a surface.
Word forms
strokings plural
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The gentle _____ of the dog's ears calmed it down.
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What does “stroking” mean?
The word “stroking” means the act of moving a hand or object gently across a surface. In plain terms, gentle, repeated movement of a hand or object over a surface.
How do you pronounce “stroking”?
“Stroking” is pronounced STROHK-ihng (/ˈstɹəʊ̯k.ɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “stroking” in a sentence?
Here is “stroking” used in a sentence: “The gentle stroking of the dog's ears calmed it down.”
What part of speech is “stroking”?
“Stroking” is a noun.