DAB

dab

Noun

  1. A soft tap or blow; a blow or peck from a bird's beak; an aimed blow.
  2. A soft, playful box given in greeting or approval.
  3. A small amount, a blob of some soft or wet substance.
  4. Fingerprint.

Noun (etymology 2)

  1. One skilful or proficient; an expert; an adept.

Noun (etymology 3)

  1. A small flatfish of the family Pleuronectidae, especially ； a flounder.
  2. A sand dab, a small flatfish of genus .

Verb

  1. To press lightly in a repetitive motion with a soft object without rubbing.
    I dabbed my face with a towel.
  2. To apply a substance in this way.
    He dabbed moisturizing liquid on his face.
  3. To strike by a thrust; to hit with a sudden blow or thrust.

Adverb

  1. With a dab, or sudden contact.


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