dabbed

[US]/dæbd/
[UK]/dæbd/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.to touch lightly with a small amount of something; to wipe or remove quickly; to apply a small amount of something quickly

Phrases & Collocations

dabbed the paint

dabbed her eyes

dabbed on perfume

dabbed the wound

dabbed some cream

dabbed the ink

dabbed the sweat

dabbed with cloth

dabbed the sauce

Example Sentences

she dabbed the paint on the canvas.

he dabbed his forehead with a towel.

the nurse dabbed antiseptic on the wound.

she dabbed a bit of perfume behind her ears.

he dabbed at his eyes to stop the tears.

the chef dabbed the sauce on the plate.

she dabbed at the spilled ink with a cloth.

he dabbed his brush into the water before painting.

the artist dabbed colors to create texture.

she dabbed her lips with lipstick.

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