dab :: Lexipedia - Where words have meaning

Nouns (3)

n. a small quantity of something moist or liquid; "a dab of paint"; "a splatter of mud"; "just a splash of whiskey"

n. a light touch or stroke

Verbs (4)

pat

v. hit lightly; "pat him on the shoulder"

v. apply (usually a liquid) to a surface; "dab the wall with paint"

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Fuzzynyms (18)

v. make physical contact with, come in contact with; "Touch the stone for good luck"; "She never touched her husband"

v. hit repeatedly; "beat on the door"; "beat the table with his shoe"

v. touch or stroke lightly in a loving or endearing manner; "He caressed her face"; "They caressed in the back seat of the taxi"

pet

v. stroke or caress gently; "pet the lamb"

rub

v. move over something with pressure; "rub my hands"; "rub oil into her skin"

v. touch lightly and with affection, with brushing motions; "He stroked his long beard"

v. lubricate with grease; "grease the wheels"

v. cover (a surface) by smearing (a substance) over it; "smear the wall with paint"; "daub the ceiling with plaster"

v. spread over

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