· a light touch with the hands
Synonym(s): stroke
· touch lightly and repeatedly, as with brushing motions; "He stroked his long beard"
Hypernym(s): touch
· strike a ball with a smooth blow
· row at a particular rate
Hypernym(s): row
· treat gingerly or carefully; "You have to stroke the boss"
Hypernym(s): flatter, blandish