dab

dab
dab
dab1 [dab]
vt., vi.
dabbed, dabbing [ME dabben, to strike, akin to MDu dabben & Norw dabba < ? IE base * dhabh-, to strike]
1. to touch or stroke lightly and quickly
2. to pat with something soft or moist
3. to put on (paint, etc.) with light, quick strokes
n.
1. a light, quick stroke; tap; pat
2. a small, soft or moist bit of something [a dab of rouge]
dabber
n.
dab2 [dab]
n.
[ME dabbe < ?]
1. any of several flounders (esp. Limanda proboscidea) of coastal waters
2. any small flatfish
dab3 [dab]
n.
[Brit. Informal] an expert; dab hand

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