dab
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dab (dab)
transitive verb, intransitive verb dabbed, dabbing dab′·bing
- to touch or stroke lightly and quickly
- to pat with something soft or moist
- to put on (paint, etc.) with light, quick strokes
Etymology: ME dabben, to strike, akin to MDu dabben & Norw dabba < ? IE base *dhabh-, to strike
noun
- a light, quick stroke; tap; pat
- a small, soft or moist bit of something a dab of rouge
Related Forms:
- dabber dab′·ber noun
dab2 definition
dab (dab)
noun
- any of several flounders (esp. Limanda proboscidea) of coastal waters
- any small flatfish
Etymology: ME dabbe < ?
dab3 definition
dab (dab)
noun
Brit., Informal an expert; dab hand
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