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New2grammar Posted 18 years ago
Grammar

stroke

1i00Her boyfriend reached across the counter and stroked her hair.02i02br
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00The dictionary gives a number of meanings for the word stroke and the closest I could match to is 02br
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01i00The act or an instance of striking, as with the hand, a weapon, or a tool; a blow or impact.02i02br
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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
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00Cambridge dictionary02br
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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

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