stroking
noun
Simple meaning
Laying small gathers in cloth in regular order.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
strohkingSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈstɹoʊkɪŋ
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
The act of making strokes or giving a stroke.
textiles
The act of laying small gathers (plaits) in cloth in regular order.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B2 · Upper Intermediate (estimated)
- Frequency
- Uncommon
Word Aura™
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Aura for this meaning
This meaning: The act of making strokes or giving a stroke.
Used this way, stroking is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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Inflected forms
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The act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand.
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