Dab (Noun)
Meaning 1
A light touch or stroke.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- She gave the paint a quick dab with her brush to cover the small imperfection.
- The artist applied a dab of blue paint to the canvas to add a pop of color.
- The nurse gave the patient's wound a gentle dab with the cotton swab to clean it.
- The chef added a dab of sauce to the dish to give it an extra burst of flavor.
- The painter used a dab of white paint to highlight the subject's cheekbones.
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Meaning 2
A small quantity of something moist or liquid; "a dab of paint"; "a splatter of mud"; "just a splash of whiskey".
Classification
Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.