Meaning of the word stroking in English

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

stroking

US /ˈstroʊkɪŋ/
UK /ˈstrəʊkɪŋ/

Noun

the action of moving one's hand gently over a surface, typically to show affection or to smooth something

Example:
The cat purred loudly under her gentle stroking.
He found comfort in the rhythmic stroking of his dog's fur.

Verb

moving one's hand gently over a surface, typically to show affection or to smooth something

Example:
She was gently stroking the horse's mane.
He spent the evening stroking his beard thoughtfully.