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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