HyperDic: dab

English > 4 senses of the word dab:
VERBcontactdab, swab, swobapply (usually a liquid / liquid) to a surface
contactdab, pathit lightly
NOUNactdab, tap, pata light touch or stroke
quantitydab, splash, splattera small quantity of something moist or liquid
dab > pronunciation
Soundsdae'b
Rhymesab / Ab / AB ... taxicab: 20 rhymes with aeb...
English > dab: 4 senses > noun 1, act
MeaningA light touch or stroke.
Synonymstap, pat
Broadertouch, touchingThe act of putting two things together with no space between them
Spanishgolpecito, palmadita, toque
Catalancopet
Verbsdabhit lightly
dabapply (usually a liquid / liquid) to a surface
English > dab: 4 senses > noun 2, quantity
MeaningA small quantity of something moist or liquid.
Example"a dab of paint"
Synonymssplash, splatter
Broadersmall indefinite quantity, small indefinite amountAn indefinite quantity that is below average size or magnitude
Spanishsalpicadura, toque
Catalanesquitx
Verbsdabapply (usually a liquid / liquid) to a surface
English > dab: 4 senses > verb 1, contact
Meaningapply (usually a liquid / liquid) to a surface.
PatternSomebody ----s something with something
ModelThey dab the bread with melted butter
Example"dab the wall with paint"
Synonymsswab, swob
Broaderput on, applyapply to a surface
Nounsdaba light touch or stroke
daba small quantity of something moist or liquid
English > dab: 4 senses > verb 2, contact
Meaninghit lightly.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Somebody ----s something PP
Synonympat
Broaderstrikedeliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
Spanishdar golpecitos, golpetear
Nounsdaba light touch or stroke

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