Stroking [verb]
Definition of Stroking:
pat lengthwise
Synonyms of Stroking:
Sentence/Example of Stroking:
Stroking her thin hand, he said, after a pause, "Did Carry ever write to you?"
Stroking his long chin whiskers he took a Bible from his pocket.
Stroking with the stick or a feather is always to be recommended.
Stroking the beard before a person spoke was preparatory to favor.
Stroking Margaret's hair, Jenny looked down at me in my wicker arm-chair.
Stroking his tawny mustache, he concluded brief comment with a short laugh.
Stroking his cheek critically he decided that he wanted shaving, and, cursing him in my heart, I had to comply.
Stroking the cat and sipping his tea, Mr. Walkingshaw conversed pleasantly with his sister.
Stroking the mare's neck, and with a little halt in her voice, "I do not know what we should do without you."