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stroking

/ˈstroʊkɪŋ/
noun
  1. The act of moving your hand gently over something or someone, often to show love or comfort.
    • The baby calmed down with the soft stroking of its back.
    • The gentle stroking of the dog's fur helped it relax.
    • She found the stroking of her hair very soothing before sleep.
verb
  1. Present participle of stroke; moving your hand gently over something or someone.
    • She kept stroking her chin as she thought about the problem.
    • The mother was stroking her child's forehead to help him fall asleep.
    • He was stroking the cat while reading a book.
Synonyms
rubbingcaressingpetting