CARESS


Meaning of CARESS in English

(~es, ~ing, ~ed)

If you ~ someone, you stroke them gently and affectionately. (WRITTEN)

He was gently ~ing her golden hair.

= stroke

VERB: V n

Caress is also a noun.

Margaret took me to one side, holding my arm in a gentle ~.

N-COUNT

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