Pet (Verb)
Meaning 1
Stroke or caress in an erotic manner, as during lovemaking.
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- She gently began to pet his chest, steadily building up the passion between them.
- The smooth skin was irresistible to her, and she couldn't stop from petting him.
- Petting her softly, he slowly made his way up her neck.
- Their hands intertwined as they petted each other in the quiet darkness.
- His fingers traced every curve, softly petting the delicate skin he loved.
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Meaning 2
Stroke or caress gently; "pet the lamb".
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- You can pet a therapy dog to help it relax in stressful situations.
- She loved to pet the soft fur of her kitten every morning.
- The children gathered around to pet the baby rabbit at the petting zoo.
- Carefully pet the injured bird to comfort it, but avoid sudden movements.
- The nurse instructed the patient to pet her emotional support animal to reduce anxiety.