stroking
verb
Definitions
To move one's hand or an object (such as a broom) along (a surface) in one direction.
To hit the ball with the bat in a flowing motion.
To give a finely fluted surface to.
To row the stroke oar of.
Example: to stroke a boat
noun
Definitions
The act by which something is stroked.
The act of laying small gathers in cloth in regular order.