Definizione monolingua

dab

dab (third-person singular simple present dabs, present participle dabbing, simple past and past participle dabbed)

1. (transitive) To press lightly in a repetitive motion with a soft object without rubbing.

   I dabbed my face with a towel.

2. to apply a substance in this way.

   He dabbed moisturizing liquid on his face.

dab (plural dabs)

1. A soft tap or blow; a blow or peck from a birds beak; an aimed blow; dial. a box, a slap.
2. A small amount, a blob of some soft or wet substance.
3. (Dated, British) (mostly plural) fingerprint

dab (not comparable)

1. With a dab, or sudden contact.

Definizione dizionario dab

applicare

macchia

Altri significati:

(transitive) To press lightly in a repetitive motion with a soft object without rubbing.

small amount, blob

(to) thrust

A small flatfish of the family Pleuronectidae, especially Limanda limanda; flounder.

A small amount, a blob of some soft or wet substance.

flatfish of the family '''Pleuronectidae'''

A soft tap or blow; a blow or peck from a bird's beak; an aimed blow; dial. a box, a slap.

With a dab, or sudden contact.

one skilful or proficient, an expert, an adept

apply softly tapping

soft tap

One skilful or proficient, an expert, an adept.

(Dated, British) (mostly plural) fingerprint

to apply a substance in this way.

softly tap