1i00Her boyfriend reached across the counter and stroked her hair.02i02br 02br 00The dictionary gives a number of meanings for the word stroke and the closest I could match to is 02br 02br 01i00The act or an instance of striking, as with the hand, a weapon, or a tool; a blow or impact.02i02br 02br 00'a blow or impact' makes the gesture sound like a hostile act. Could you please describe what a stroke looks like and also the strength involved especially in this context? And if possible, suggest a couple of synonyms. 02br 00Thanks! 0-
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0No, a stoke can also be a nice thing!02br 02br 00Cambridge dictionary02br 02br 00stroke00 00(TOUCH)00 05002br 00verb00 00[T]02br 00to move a hand, another part of the body or an object gently over something or someone, usually repeatedly and for pleasure:02br 00Stroke the dog if you like, it won't