Stroke gently (3)
'stroke gently' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for caress that I've seen before include "Pat" , "Stroke lovingly" , "Scares with loving gesture" , "Gentle loving touch" , "Embrace with affection" .)
'stroke gently' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for pet that I've seen before include "Domesticated animal" , "Preferred" , "Cat or dog" , "Favourite; fit of the sulks" , "Caress or fondle, as with favourite" .)