stroking

• Substantivo que se refere ao ato de acariciar ou passar a mão suavemente sobre algo ou alguém, geralmente como gesto de carinho, afeto ou consolo. Também pode indicar o ato de afagar ou fazer carinho repetidamente.

A noun referring to a gentle, light touch or caress made with the hands, often as a gesture of affection or comfort.

1. Gentle touchA2formal

   The act of moving your hand gently over a surface or an animal's fur.

   Carinho

   • The cat purred happily at the gentle stroking of its back.
   • She found the stroking of the soft fabric very relaxing.
   • The child fell asleep during the gentle stroking of her hair.

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• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de passar a mão suavemente sobre algo, ou para marcar ou riscar algo com um traço.

A verb used to indicate the act of moving one's hand gently over something, or to mark or cancel with a line.

1. Touch gentlyA2formal

   To move your hand gently over something or someone, often as a sign of affection.

   Acariciar

   • She stroked the cat's fur softly.
   • He stroked her hair to comfort her.
   • The mother stroked her baby's cheek.

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2. B1formal

   To hit or strike something, especially in sports like tennis or golf.

   Golpear

   • He stroked the ball into the net.
   • She stroked the shuttlecock with precision.
   • The golfer stroked the ball gently towards the hole.

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