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dab

/dæb/
noun
  1. A soft tap or blow; a blow or peck from a bird's beak; an aimed blow.

  2. A soft, playful box given in greeting or approval.

  3. A small amount, a blob of some soft or wet substance.

    "a dab of glue"

    Similar: blob

Synonymsblob
verb
  1. To press lightly in a repetitive motion with a soft object without rubbing.

    "I dabbed my face with a towel."

  2. To apply a substance in this way.

    "He dabbed moisturizing liquid on his face."

  3. To strike by a thrust; to hit with a sudden blow or thrust.

adverb
  1. With a dab, or sudden contact.

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