The meaning of Caress

noun

An implement with a handle and a block of bristles, hair, or wire, used especially for cleaning, applying a liquid or powder to a surface, or arranging the hair.

Usage examples:

A shaving brush

verb

Remove (dust or dirt) by sweeping or scrubbing.

Usage examples:

We'll be able to brush the mud off easily

noun

Undergrowth, small trees, and shrubs.

Usage examples:

Trees and brush alongside the fields and channels are home to birds and other wildlife

verb

Hold close in one's arms as a way of showing love or affection.

Usage examples:

He cuddles the baby close

noun

A prolonged and affectionate hug.

Usage examples:

He just wanted a comforting kiss and a cuddle

verb

To put your arms around someone and hold him or her in a loving way, or of two people, to hold each other close for affection or comfort

Usage examples:

[ t ] she cuddled the baby in her arms., [ i ] i like to cuddle up in front of the fireplace with a…

verb

Hold (someone) closely in one's arms, especially as a sign of affection.

Usage examples:

Aunt sophie embraced her warmly

noun

An act of holding someone closely in one's arms.

Usage examples:

They were locked in an embrace

verb

To hold someone close to you with your arms to express affection, love, or sympathy, or when greeting or leaving someone

Usage examples:

[ i/t ] they embraced (each other) before saying good-bye., he has wholeheartedly embraced life in …

verb

Stroke or caress lovingly or erotically.

Usage examples:

He kissed and fondled her

noun

An act of fondling.

Usage examples:

A penniless essex university student is auctioning a fondle of her breasts on e-bay to get her thro…

verb

Touch or stroke lightly in a loving or endearing manner

verb

Stroke or caress lovingly or erotically.

Usage examples:

He kissed and fondled her

noun

An act of fondling.

Usage examples:

A penniless essex university student is auctioning a fondle of her breasts on e-bay to get her thro…

verb

Squeeze (someone) tightly in one's arms, typically to express affection.

Usage examples:

He hugged her close to him

noun

An act of holding someone tightly in one's arms, typically to express affection.

Usage examples:

There were hugs and tears as they were reunited

verb

Squeeze tightly in your arms, usually with fondness

verb

Touch or caress with the lips as a sign of love, sexual desire, or greeting.

Usage examples:

He kissed her on the lips

noun

A touch or caress with the lips.

Usage examples:

A quick kiss on the cheek

verb

To touch or press your lips against another person, esp. another person’s lips or cheek, as a greeting or to express love

Usage examples:

[ i/t ] the two women hugged and kissed (each other)., [ t ] he kissed the children goodbye., give …

verb

Rub or push against gently with the nose and mouth.

Usage examples:

He nuzzled her hair

verb

Rub or push against gently with the nose and mouth.

Usage examples:

He nuzzled her hair

verb

Touch quickly and gently with the flat of the hand.

Usage examples:

He patted him consolingly on the shoulder

noun

A quick, light touch with the hand.

Usage examples:

Giving him a friendly pat on the arm, she went off to join the others

adjective

Simple and somewhat glib or unconvincing.

Usage examples:

There are no pat answers to these questions

noun

A domestic or tamed animal kept for companionship or pleasure.

Usage examples:

The pony was a family pet

verb

Stroke or pat (an animal) affectionately.

Usage examples:

The cats came to be petted

noun

A fit of sulking or ill humour.

Usage examples:

Mother's in a pet

verb

Remove (a substance) from the surface of a liquid.

Usage examples:

As the scum rises, skim it off

noun

A thin layer of a substance on the surface of a liquid.

Usage examples:

A skim of ice

verb

Remove from the surface

noun

An act of hitting or striking someone or something; a blow.

Usage examples:

He received three strokes of the cane

verb

Move one's hand with gentle pressure over (a surface), typically repeatedly; caress.

Usage examples:

He put his hand on her hair and stroked it

verb

A single complete movement

verb

Move one's hand with gentle pressure over (a surface), typically repeatedly; caress.

Usage examples:

He put his hand on her hair and stroked it

noun

An act of hitting or striking someone or something; a blow.

Usage examples:

He received three strokes of the cane

noun

A mark made by drawing a pen, pencil, or paintbrush in one direction across paper or canvas.

Usage examples:

The paint had been applied in careful, regular strokes

verb

Come into or be in contact with.

Usage examples:

He leaned back so that only two legs of his chair touched the floor

noun

An act of touching someone or something.

Usage examples:

Her touch on his shoulder was hesitant

verb

Make physical contact with, come in contact with

adjective

Arousing feelings of sympathy or gratitude.

Usage examples:

Your loyalty is very touching

preposition

Concerning; about.

Usage examples:

Discoveries touching the neglected traditions of the london boroughs

verb

Come into or be in contact with.

Usage examples:

He leaned back so that only two legs of his chair touched the floor