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stroke (pat), caress, petting, pet, pat, fondle

Auslan SignbankDictionary#3237 caress
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As a Noun: 1. The slow and gentle movement of your hand over someone or something. English = stroke. 2. The gentle and affectionate stroking of someone. English = caress. 3. The gentle and affectionate stroking of an animal. English = petting. 4. A tame animal that you keep in your home to give you company and pleasure. English = pet. As a Verb or Adjective: 1. To move your hand slowly and gently over someone or something. English = stroke. 2. To stroke someone gently and affectionately. English = caress, pat, fondle. 3. To stroke an animal gently and affectionately. English = pet, pat, fondle.