dab

US /dæb/

UK /dæb/

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a small amount of something

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She put a dab of paint on the canvas.

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Just a dab of glue will hold it.

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smidgen speck spot bit drop

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to press something lightly and quickly with a small amount of something

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She dabbed the wound with antiseptic.

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He dabbed his eyes with a tissue.

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pat blot touch apply smear

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dab hand smack dab