The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word STROKING
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What does STROKING mean?
STROKING verb- To move one's hand or an object (such as a broom) along (a surface) in one direction.
- To hit the ball with the bat in a flowing motion.
- To give a finely fluted surface to.
- To row the stroke oar of.
- The act by which something is stroked.
- The act of laying small gathers in cloth in regular order.