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dab
/dæb/
noun
A soft tap or blow; a blow or peck from a bird's beak; an aimed blow.
A soft, playful box given in greeting or approval.
A small amount, a blob of some soft or wet substance.
"a dab of glue"
Similar: blob
Synonymsblob
verb
To press lightly in a repetitive motion with a soft object without rubbing.
"I dabbed my face with a towel."
To apply a substance in this way.
"He dabbed moisturizing liquid on his face."
To strike by a thrust; to hit with a sudden blow or thrust.
adverb
With a dab, or sudden contact.
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