1. A light touch with the hands
   - stroke

1. Touch lightly and repeatedly, as with brushing motions
   "He stroked his long beard" 
2. Strike a ball with a smooth blow 
3. Row at a particular rate 
4. Treat gingerly or carefully
   "You have to stroke the boss"

Derived forms: strokings

Type of: blandish, flatter, hit, row, strike, touch, touching

Encyclopedia: Stroke

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