1. A light touch with the hands
   "The gentle stroking calmed the nervous cat";
   - stroke

1. Strike a ball with a smooth blow
   "He stroked the golf ball perfectly"
    
2. Touch lightly and repeatedly, as with brushing motions
   "He stroked his long beard"
    
3. Row at a particular rate
   "The crew stroked at 30 per minute"
    
4. Treat gingerly or carefully
   "You have to stroke the boss"

Derived forms: strokings

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

Encyclopedia: Stroking