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STROKING

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Stroking.

Stroking - as a noun

A light touch with the hands

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
touch10touching14
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Stroking - as a verb

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

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

To give a finely fluted surface to.

To row the stroke oar of.

Example: "To stroke a boat"

Example Sentences

"She gave her pet cat a gentle stroking."
"The therapist used stroking techniques during the massage."
"He relaxed on the beach, enjoying the soothing stroking of the sun on his skin."
"The baby fell asleep faster with the rhythmic stroking of her mother's hand."
"The painter added detail to the portrait with delicate brush strokings."
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Word Game Points

Is STROKING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, stroking is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

STROKING has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is STROKING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, stroking is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
STROKING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is STROKING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, stroking is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
STROKING has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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