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Stroked

To move one's hand or an object (such as a broom) along (a surface) in one direction.

📖 Definitions of "Stroked"

verb
  1. 1

    To move one's hand or an object (such as a broom) along (a surface) in one direction.

  2. 2

    To hit the ball with the bat in a flowing motion.

  3. 3

    To give a finely fluted surface to.

  4. 4

    To row the stroke oar of.

    "to stroke a boat"

adjective
  1. 1

    (of a car engine) Having a replacement crankshaft with a longer stroke than normal

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Stroked"

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WordDefinition
caressedverb(transitive) To touch or kiss lovingly; to fondle.
pettedverb(transitive) To stroke or fondle (an animal).
fondledverb(transitive) To touch or stroke lovingly.
rubbed(cooking) Having had a substance applied through rubbing.
brushedHaving been cleaned, tidied, or straightened with a brush.
pattedverbTo (gently) tap the flat of one's hand on a person or thing.
skimmedused of milk and milk products from which the cream has been removed
grazedscraped or touched lightly in passing
massagedverb(transitive) To rub and knead (someone's body or a part of a body), to perform a massage on (somebody).
handledHaving a handle or handles, often of a specified number or kind.
cuddledverb(US, intransitive, transitive) To lie together snugly (with someone), in an intimate physical embrace; to snuggle.
tickled(slang) Very pleased; delighted.
nuzzledverb(intransitive) Often followed by in or into: to press or push the nose or snout, mouth, face, etc., against or into someone or something; to touch someone or something with the nose or snout, etc.
glidedverb(intransitive) To move softly, smoothly, or effortlessly.
smoothedmade smooth by ironing
strummedverb(ambitransitive) To play (a guitar or other stringed instrument) by plucking various strings simultaneously.
groomedHaving a neat and clean appearance; well cared-for.
touchedEmotionally moved (by), made to feel emotion (by).
swept(military, of a body of water or part thereof) Cleared of mines (explosive devices).
soothedverb(transitive) To restore to ease, comfort, or tranquility; relieve; calm; quiet; refresh.

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