to stroke
English translation: to caress, to rub, to fondle, to pet.
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| 17:44 Aug 13, 2004 |
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|  Selected response from: Gisele Brierley Local time: 14:23 | |||
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| 4 +4 | pass a hand along a surface, usually again and again |
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| 4 +4 | A few examples ... |
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| 4 +3 | rub gently, caress |
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| 4 +2 | See explanation |
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2 mins confidence: 
peer agreement (net): +4
peer agreement (net): +4pass a hand along a surface, usually again and again Explanation: e.g. you can stroke a cat -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 2 mins (2004-08-13 17:47:41 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- or you can stroke your beard -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 3 mins (2004-08-13 17:48:23 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- if you stroke sb the wrong way, you irritate him instead of soothing him -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 4 mins (2004-08-13 17:49:02 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- if you stroke somebody down, you mollify him, cause him to be no longer irritated |
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