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dab (s) (noun), dabs (pl)
1. A limited quantity of something applied to a surface: You can put a dab of butter on your toast, if you want it.
2. A gentle touch executed quickly: Susana applied her makeup with fast dabs.
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dab (DAHB, DAB) (verb), dabs; dabbed; dabbing
To apply a substance in a gentle way: Trudy dabbed some cold cream on her face.
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