"Stroking" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
To stroke someone/something: to touch or hit someone/something gently in a way that is intended to be friendly or soothing.
Example: "She stroked her cat's fur to calm it down."
To stroke one's hair/beard/chin: to run one's hand gently through one's hair/beard/chin, often because one is worried or bored.
Example: "He began to stroke his beard as he pondered what to do next."
To stroke someone's ego: to praise or try to please someone excessively in order to flatter or manipulate them.
Example: "Stop stroking his ego and tell him the truth."
In medicine: the movement of a finger or a tool over a part of the skin, especially to stimulate or examine it.
Example: "The doctor would give him a gentle stroke on the ribcage to check for any tenderness."
Stroke as a verb can also mean a sudden severe episode of a neurological symptom such as weakness, numbness, or difficulty with speech, usually due to a blockage or rupture in the blood vessels of the brain.
Example: "After the stroke, he forgot how to walk."
To stride: to walk with long, hurried steps, often in a purposeful or determined manner.<br><br>Example: She strode across the room, her high heels clicking on the floor.<br><br>Strode can also be a past tense of the verb "stride", which means to walk with long, powerful steps, often in a confident or bold manner.<br><br>Example: He strode through the forest, his walking stick in hand.
Aparicio Fernando Lugo have named Augusto Guillermo Stroessner and Félix Francisco Asclepiodoto Mora (1954–2016) and Moisés Augusto Stroessner Mora assassinated.<br><br>However, I think you are referring to the former Paraguayan dictator, Augusto José Stroessner.<br><br>Augusto José Ramón Alberto Estigarribia Stroessner Matiauda was a Paraguayan military officer and politician who served as the dictator of Paraguay from 1954 to 1989. He is considered the longest-serving head of state in Paraguayan history, with a rule of 35 years.<br><br>During his presidency, Stroessner implemented a regime of repression, known as the National Liberation Movement (Movimiento de Liberación Nacional - M LN). His rule was marked by human rights abuses, including forced disappearances, torture, and extrajudicial killings. His regime was also accused of stealing land from small farmers and peasants.
A dish made with sautéed meat (usually beef), mushrooms, and a sauce made with a mixture of spices, including mustard, paprika, and Worcestershire sauce, served over rice or noodles.
A stroke is a medical condition in which the blood supply to part of the brain is interrupted or reduced, preventing brain tissue from getting oxygen and nutrients. Brain cells begin to die in minutes. Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability throughout the world, and can be caused by a blockage in the arteries leading to the brain (ischemic stroke) or a rupture of blood vessels leading to the brain (hemorrhagic stroke).
To have a stroke of something: to suddenly think of or remember a good idea or to have a skill or experience that is originated from a little practice.<br><br>Example: She's a famous writer who had a stroke of genius when she came up with that idea for a novel.<br><br>To stroke something: to gently touch or caress something with one's hand, or to stroke something as one's hand or a part of one's body.<br><br>Example: I gave my cat a gentle stroke behind the ear.<br><br>Also, to suffer a stroke: to have a brain hemorrhage caused by a burst blood vessel in the brain leading to memory loss, numbness and paralysis.
Strokkur is a small geyser located in Iceland, near the village of Geysir. It erupts about every 8-10 minutes, shooting a column of hot water and steam up to 30 meters (100 feet) high.
A stroller is a vehicle with wheels used to push or roll a child in it. It is designed for transporting infants, toddlers, or preschoolers. Strollers also known as baby carriages or prams, provide a space for the child to sit or lie down while being moved from one place to another.
<strong>Strollers</strong>: noun<br><br>1. A device with wheels, in which a baby or young child can be pushed or pulled by an adult.<br>2. A device on which a person, especially an older person, sits or lies, and is pushed by one or more people.<br><br>Example: "A new stroller was perfect for the mom to take her baby around the city."
Strolling refers to walking in a leisurely and casual manner, often for pleasure or relaxation, usually at a slow to moderate pace, without a specific destination or purpose, and often enjoying the scenery or surroundings while doing so.
To walk at a leisurely pace, often in a relaxed and casual manner, for pleasure or as a form of exercise, typically in a park or other attractive outdoor setting.