Definition of 'dab'

Noun

1. a light touch or stroke
      Synonyms: tap pat
2. a small quantity of something moist or liquid; "a dab of paint"; "a splatter of mud"; "just a splash of whiskey"
      Synonyms: splash splatter

Verb

1. apply (usually a liquid) to a surface; "dab the wall with paint"
      Synonyms: swab swob
2. hit lightly; "pat him on the shoulder"
      Synonyms: pat

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