Synonyms:
stroke, stroking
Meaning: a light touch with the hands
Usage examples
'Do not be afraid,' said the lady, stroking Dotterine's head.
Tom could see her pressing her cheek to the horse's nose, stroking its head and neck.
She was up, adjusting herself to the saddle, stroking Star's neck, talking to him softly.
"My wife's also, I fear," Mr. Travilla said with emotion, fondly stroking her sunny hair.
"Guess we'd better begin to step lively, Star," he said, reaching forward and stroking the horse's neck.
"That's it; that's it," Hiram said, stroking his chin, thoughtfully, "that murder is at the bottom of it.
What a lovely bird!' said Tubby, and in stroking its head he touched a pin that was sticking between its feathers.
"Yes, yes." And still stroking her little shoulder, he kissed her on the roots of her hair and neck, and let her go.
"How long?" he repeated, stroking her curls tenderly as he spoke; "well, well, my darling, it will be a long time indeed!
"No, son," answered Mr. Dinsmore, patting his rosy cheek, and softly stroking Elsie's hair, "and it is just the same with a man who has but one daughter."
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