dab

/dæb/
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dab

She uses a small brush to apply a dab of red paint to the canvas.

Definition

  1. Noun:

    • A small, soft amount of a substance: A "dab" is a small, often moist or semi-liquid quantity of something, applied lightly.
    • A light, quick touch or pat: A "dab" can refer to the action of touching something gently and quickly with a soft object or one's hand.

  2. Verb:

    • To touch or apply lightly: To "dab" means to press something against a surface gently and quickly, often repeatedly.
    • To pat lightly: To "dab" can mean to hit or touch something with a series of light, quick motions.
Examples of Usage

  • Noun:

    • She put a dab of glue on the back of the stamp.
    • He cleaned the cut with a dab of antiseptic.
    • The painter added a final dab of white to highlight the eye.

  • Verb:

    • She dabbed her eyes with a tissue.
    • He dabbed the wound gently with a clean cloth.
    • The artist dabbed paint onto the canvas to create a textured effect.
Advanced Usage
  • "to be a dab hand at (something)": To be very skilled or proficient at a particular activity.
    • My grandmother is a dab hand at baking pies.
  • "dab at": To try to clean or dry something by touching it lightly and repeatedly.
    • He dabbed at the spilled wine with a napkin.
Variants and Related Words
  • Dabber (n): A tool or object used for dabbing, such as a sponge or a felt-tipped applicator.
    • The printer used a dabber to apply ink to the block.
  • Dabbing (n/gerund): The action of applying something with light, quick touches.
    • Her careful dabbing created a soft, blurred effect in the painting.
Synonyms
  • Noun (small amount): Bit, speck, spot, smidgen, dollop.
  • Verb (to touch lightly): Pat, tap, blot, press, daub.
Related Phrasal Verbs
  • Dab on: To apply a small amount of something lightly onto a surface.
    • She dabbed some perfume on her wrists.
  • Dab off: To remove something by dabbing.
    • Use a cloth to dab the excess oil off the surface.
Related Idioms
  • A dab will do you: A humorous or old-fashioned saying meaning a very small amount is sufficient.
    • When applying the hot sauce, remember: a dab will do you.
dab

She uses a small brush to apply a dab of red paint to the canvas.

Noun
  1. a small quantity of something moist or liquid
    • a dab of paint
    • a splatter of mud
    • just a splash of whiskey
  2. a light touch or stroke
Verb
  1. hit lightly
    • pat him on the shoulder
  2. apply (usually a liquid) to a surface
    • dab the wall with paint

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