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dab

PRIMARY MEANINGS OF: dab

1
 nv
a light touch or stroke
hit lightly
2
 nv
a small quantity of something moist or liquid
apply (usually a liquid) to a surface
FULL DEFINITIONS OF: dab
1

n a light touch or stroke

Synonyms:
pat, tap
Type of:
touch, touching
the act of putting two things together with no space between them

v hit lightly

Synonyms:
pat
Type of:
strike
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
2

n a small quantity of something moist or liquid

“a dab of paint”
Synonyms:
splash, splatter
Type of:
small indefinite amount, small indefinite quantity
an indefinite quantity that is below average size or magnitude

v apply (usually a liquid) to a surface

“dab the wall with paint”
Synonyms:
swab, swob
Type of:
apply, put on
apply to a surface
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