Stroking

n.	1.	The act of rubbing gently with the hand, or of smoothing; a stroke. I doubt not with one gentle stroking to wipe away ten thousand tears. - Milton.
	2.	(Needlework) The act of laying small gathers in cloth in regular order.
	3.	See Stripping, 2.

Noun

1.

stroking - a light touch with the hands Synonyms: stroke

caress, fondle, stroke, touch, touching