American English pronunciation
How to pronounce stroking
IPA transcription: [st'ɹoʊkɪŋ]
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Noun
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a light touch with the hands
Verb
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touch lightly and repeatedly, as with brushing motions
“He stroked his long beard”
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strike a ball with a smooth blow
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row at a particular rate
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treat gingerly or carefully
“You have to stroke the boss”
Usage examples
- Entering this area is forbidden without stroking the owner's cat first.
- Entering this area is forbidden without stroking the owner's cat first.
- Entering this area is forbidden without stroking the owner's cat first.
- Entering this area is forbidden without stroking the owner's cat first.
- Entering this area is forbidden without stroking the owner's cat first.
- Entering this area is forbidden without stroking the owner's cat first.
- Entering this area is forbidden without stroking the owner's cat first.