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A pat is to touch quickly and gently with the flat of the hand.
stroke the animal gently or pat it roughly.
move smoothly: to move, or cause something to move, in a smooth, effortless, and often graceful way
tap gently: to pat or touch something lightly or gently
To passivate an exchanger gently pat the shell while whispering into a bleeder
She likes you and wants to be your friend. Rub her shoulders gently. Don't pat her like you would a dog.