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Definition dab in British English

dab verb

verb
/dæb/
1

to touch a surface gently several times with something such as a piece of cloth, in order to make it clean or dry

Example

Remove the stain by carefully dabbing it with a cloth.

Example

Marge dabbed at her eyes with a handkerchief.

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Example

Dab some lotion onto the affected area.

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Definition dab in British English