dab

Object

• radio: DAB digital radio now covers most of the UK population.

Preposition: on

• brake: A slight dab on the brakes is required before turning in just before the marshals post on the left.

Converse of object

• apply: To stop mosquito bites itching apply a tiny dab of haemorrhoidal ointment.
• put: Sprinkle each cake with sugar and put a dab of butter on each.

Adjective modifier

• portable: The first portable DAB was sold in Scotland by Hifi Corner in 2001.
• little: A little dab will do just enough to make the skin shiny.
• small: In some instances, a small dab in a specific location is all that is needed.

Modifies a noun

• aerial: Thanks in advance Title: Re: DAB aerials, indoor, outdoor or loft?
• radio: I have just got my first dab radio, a Bug.
• hand: Geoff is a dab hand at Indian dishes, which can be enjoyed on the premises or to take away.
• receiver: Portable, in-car and hi-fi DAB receivers are available.
• technology: DAB technology allows broadcasters to transmit far more radio stations within the same comparable amount of radio spectrum compared to FM.
• station: An introduction to UK radio Select town/city Digital radio Lists of all the FM, AM stations and DAB stations in 60 major cities.

Modifying Another Word

• smack: I have 3 pumpkin plants in a 3m x 9m space, just smack dab in the middle.
• gently: Lily Pollen stains Gently dab a cello tape onto the stain.

Preposition: in

• middle: Also, your dates are smack dab in the middle of the summer.

Preposition: of

• glue: Use a tiny dab of glue to stick it down.
• butter: Sprinkle each cake with sugar and put a dab of butter on each.
• paint: Some Sponge brush variants apply dabs of paint at random angles with each click of a stylus.