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dab

1 dab /ˈdæb/ verb
dabs; dabbed; dabbing
1 dab
/ˈdæb/
verb
dabs; dabbed; dabbing
Britannica Dictionary definition of DAB
: to lightly touch (something) usually with quick, small motions
[+ object]
[no object]
usually + at
[+ object] : to put something on something with quick, small motions
2 dab /ˈdæb/ noun
plural dabs
2 dab
/ˈdæb/
noun
plural dabs
Britannica Dictionary definition of DAB
[count]
: a quick, small touch
: a small amount of something
see also dab hand, smack-dab