Definitions for: Stroking

[n] a light touch with the hands

Webster (1913) Definition: Strok"ing, n.
1. The act of rubbing gently with the hand, or of smoothing;
a stroke.

I doubt not with one gentle stroking to wipe away
ten thousand tears. --Milton.

2. (Needlework) The act of laying small gathers in cloth in
regular order.

3. pl. See Stripping, 2. --Smollett.

Synonyms: stroke

See Also: caress, touch, touching