verb๐ShareTo move one's hand or an object (such as a broom) along (a surface) in one direction."She was calming the cat by gently stroking its back. "actionbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo hit the ball with the bat in a flowing motion."The batter was stroking the ball cleanly, sending it soaring over the field. "sportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo give a finely fluted surface to."The craftsman is stroking the wooden column with a special tool to create delicate vertical grooves. "appearancestyleartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo row the stroke oar of."to stroke a boat"sportnauticalsailingactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareThe act by which something is stroked."The cat purred contentedly during the gentle stroking of its back. "sensationactionbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareThe act of laying small gathers in cloth in regular order."The seamstress carefully examined the stroking on the delicate lace, ensuring the gathers were perfectly even. "materialactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
