stroked
Rubbed with tenderness
Stroked is the past tense of stroke, meaning to move one's hand gently over a surface: She stroked the cat's fur.
In swimming or rowing, to stroke is to propel with rhythmic arm movements.
To stroke someone's ego is to flatter them.
He stroked his beard thoughtfully while considering the proposal.
Warm emotional attachment
- tendernessGentle, caring quality
- gentlenessSoft, kind demeanor
- soothingReducing distress or discomfort
- pettingAffectionate stroking
fondled · touched · brushed · patted · rubbed · smoothed · comforted · nuzzled
Lever for watercraft
- paddleFlat-bladed water tool
- pulledDrew with force
- sweptCleaned with bristles
- featheredCovered with plumage
catch · recovery · blade · rowing · sculling · canoe · kayak · boat
affection
Warm emotional attachment
- tendernessGentle, caring quality
- gentlenessSoft, kind demeanor
- soothingReducing distress or discomfort
petting · fondled · touched · brushed · patted · rubbed · smoothed · comforted · nuzzled · caressed
oar
Lever for watercraft
feathered · catch · recovery · blade · rowing · sculling · canoe · kayak · boat · crew
brushed
Touched in passing
layered · blended · feathered · stippled · glazed · washed · dragged · canvas · pigment · bristles
struck
Past tense of hitting
slapped · punched · clubbed · whacked · thumped · walloped · knocked · hammered · racket · backhand
- heat strokeOverheating-caused medical crisis
- stroke of luckFortunate unexpected occurrence
- broad strokesMain features only
- different strokesPersonal preferences vary
- stroke symptoms
- stroke of midnightExact moment of twelve