"stroked" in the verb sense
1. stroke
touch lightly and repeatedly, as with brushing motions
"He stroked his long beard"
2. stroke
strike a ball with a smooth blow
3. stroke
row at a particular rate
4. stroke
treat gingerly or carefully
"You have to stroke the boss"
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