Stroking and Scouring

Stroking

Stroking noun - A light touch with the hands.
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Scouring and stroking are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Scouring" instead a noun "Stroking".

Nearby Words: stroke, stroked

Scouring

Scouring noun - The act of cleaning a surface by rubbing it with a brush and soap and water.
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Stroking and scouring are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Stroking" instead a noun "Scouring".

Nearby Words: scour, scoured, scourer
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