Stroke v. t. [imp. & p. p. Strokeed p. pr. & vb. n. Strokeing.]
1. To strike. [Obs.]
Ye mote with the plat sword again
Stroken him in the wound, and it will close. --Chaucer.
2. To rib gently in one direction; especially, to pass the hand gently over by way of expressing kindness or tenderness; to caress; to soothe.
He dried the falling drops, and, yet more kind,
He stroked her cheeks. --Dryden.
3. To make smooth by rubbing.
4. Masonry To give a finely fluted surface to.
5. To row the stroke oar of; as, to stroke a boat.
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