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1 caress
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2 nuzzle
(to press, rub or caress with the nose: The horse nuzzled (against) her cheek.) nugga nefinu utan í e-ð, snugga -
3 pet
[pet] 1. noun1) (a tame animal etc, usually kept in the home: She keeps a rabbit as a pet; ( also adjective) a pet rabbit/goldfish.) gæludÿr2) ((especially of children) a delightful or lovely person (used also as a term of affection): Isn't that baby a pet?; Would you like some ice-cream, pet?) draumur; eftirlæti2. adjective(favourite; greatest: What is your pet ambition/hate?) uppáhalds-3. verbpast tense, past participle petted)1) (to stroke or caress (an animal) in a loving way: The old lady sat by the fire petting her dog.) gæla við2) ((slang) to kiss, hug and caress: They were petting (each other) in the back seat.)•- pet name -
4 neck
I [nek] noun1) (the part of the body between the head and chest: She wore a scarf around her neck.)2) (the part of an article of clothing that covers that part of the body: The neck of that shirt is dirty.)3) (anything like a neck in shape or position: the neck of a bottle.)•- necklace- neckline
- necktie
- neck and neck II [nek] verb(to kiss, hug and caress (passionately); to pet.)
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caress — ► VERB ▪ touch or stroke gently or lovingly. ► NOUN ▪ a gentle or loving touch. DERIVATIVES caressing adjective caressingly adverb. ORIGIN French caresser, from Latin carus dear … English terms dictionary
caress — (n.) 1640s, from Fr. caresse (15c.), from It. carezza, from caro “dear,” from L. carus (see WHORE (Cf. whore)). The verb is 1650s, from Fr. caresser, from It. carezzare endearment, from carezza. Related: Caressed; caressing … Etymology dictionary
caress — verb touch or stroke gently or lovingly. noun a gentle or loving touch. Derivatives caressing adjective caressingly adverb Origin C17: from Fr. caresser (v.), caresse (n.), from Ital. carezza, based on L. carus dear … English new terms dictionary
caress — verb his hands caressed her back Syn: stroke, touch, fondle, brush, pet; hug, embrace; nuzzle … Thesaurus of popular words
caress — verb Syn: stroke, touch, fondle, brush, feel, skim … Synonyms and antonyms dictionary
caress — I UK [kəˈres] / US verb [transitive] Word forms caress : present tense I/you/we/they caress he/she/it caresses present participle caressing past tense caressed past participle caressed 1) to move your hands gently over someone s face or body in a … English dictionary
caress — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} noun ADJECTIVE ▪ gentle, soft ▪ the gentle caress of his fingers ▪ tender, warm {{Roman}}II.{{/Roman}} verb ADVERB … Collocations dictionary
caress — [[t]kəre̱s[/t]] caresses, caressing, caressed VERB If you caress someone, you stroke them gently and affectionately. [WRITTEN] [V n] He was gently caressing her golden hair. Syn: stroke N COUNT Caress is also a noun. Margaret took me to one side … English dictionary
caress — I. transitive verb Etymology: French caresser, from Italian carezzare, from carezza Date: 1598 1. to treat with tokens of fondness, affection, or kindness ; cherish 2. a. to touch or stroke lightly in a loving or endearing manner b. to touch or… … New Collegiate Dictionary
caress — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) v. t. & n. fondle, pet, stroke. See endearment. II (Roget s IV) n. Syn. embrace, stroke, touch, feel*; see hug , kiss , touch 2 . v. Syn. pet, stroke, fondle, cuddle, embrace, dandle, make love to,… … English dictionary for students
caress — ca|ress1 [ kə res ] verb transitive 1. ) to move your hands gently over someone s face or body in a way that shows you love them: She caressed his shoulder lovingly. 2. ) LITERARY to touch someone or something gently in a pleasant way caress… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English