dab

Noun
  1. A light touch or stroke (synset 100126256)
    is a type of: touch, touching - the act of putting two things together with no space between them
    same as: pat, tap
  2. A small quantity of something moist or liquid (synset 113783311)
    "a dab of paint"; "a splatter of mud"; "just a splash of whiskey"
    is a type of: small indefinite amount, small indefinite quantity - an indefinite quantity that is below average size or magnitude
    same as: splash, splatter
Verb
  1. Apply (usually a liquid) to a surface (synset 201235758)
    "dab the wall with paint"
    is a type of: apply, put on - apply to a surface
    same as: swab, swob
  2. Hit lightly (synset 201235591)
    "pat him on the shoulder"
    is a type of: strike - deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
    same as: pat

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