dab

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Pronunciation 1.2 Etymology 1 1.2.1 Verb 1.2.2 Noun 1.2.2.1 Related terms 1.2.2.2 Translations 1.2.3 Adverb 1.3 Etymology 2 1.3.1 Noun 1.3.1.1 Translations 1.3.1.2 Derived terms 1.4 Etymology 3 1.4.1 Noun 1.4.1.1 Translations 1.5 Anagrams 1.6 References

[edit] English

[edit] Pronunciation

• IPA: /dæb/
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  Rhymes: -æb

[edit] Etymology 1

From Middle English dabbe < possibly imitative.

[edit] Verb

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

1. (transitive) To press lightly with a soft object without rubbing; to apply a substance in this way.

   I dabbed my face with a towel.

[edit] Noun

dab (plural dabs)

1. A soft tap or blow; a blow or peck from a bird's beak; an aimed blow; dial. a box, a slap.
2. A small amount, a blob of some soft or wet substance.

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• dob

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[edit] Adverb

dab (not comparable)

1. With a dab, or sudden contact.

[edit] Etymology 2

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[edit] Noun

dab (plural dabs)

1. One skilful or proficient, an expert, an adept.

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• dab hand

[edit] Etymology 3

Origin unknown.

[edit] Noun

dab (plural dabs)

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

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[edit] Anagrams

• Alphagram: abd
• bad

[edit] References

• Oxford English Dictionary (1989)