Meaning of the word stroked in English

What does stroked mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

stroked

US /stroʊkt/
UK /strəʊkt/

Past Tense

1.

to move one's hand gently over a surface, typically in a caressing or soothing manner

Example:
She gently stroked the cat's fur.
He stroked his beard thoughtfully.
2.

to hit (a ball) smoothly and firmly

Example:
The golfer stroked the ball perfectly into the hole.
He stroked the tennis ball with great power.

Adjective

having been moved one's hand gently over a surface

Example:
The cat purred contentedly as it was stroked.
Her hair was neatly stroked back from her face.