stroking
strok·ing
stroking · strokings
The act of making strokes or giving a strokeThe act of making strokes or giving a stroke.
/ˈstɹəʊ̯k.ɪŋ/
Meaning
2 sensesThe act of making strokes or giving a stroke.
The act of laying small gathers (plaits) in cloth in regular order.
More definitions
- a light touch with the hands
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