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   dab

   /dab/

   verb

   • 1. press against (something) lightly several times with a piece of absorbent material in order to clean or dry it or to apply a substance: "he dabbed his mouth with his napkin"
   • ▪ apply (a substance) with light quick strokes: "she dabbed disinfectant on the cut"
   • 2. strike with a light blow. dialect

   noun

   • 1. a small amount of something: "she licked a dab of chocolate from her finger" Similar dropdashspotsmeardribbletricklesplashsprinklespecktastelicktracetouchhintsuggestionsoupçonparticlebitmodicumlittleinformal:smidgentad
   • ▪ a brief application of a piece of absorbent material to a surface: "apply concealer with light dabs" Similar patpresstouchblotmopwipesmudgesmear
   • ▪ a small portion of cannabis oil or resin, or another drug in a highly concentrated form, that can be vaporized or burned and inhaled: "the patient reported taking a dab of marijuana approximately five hours before his appointment"
   • 2. fingerprints: informal British "the catalogue is being dusted for your dabs"

   Word Origin Middle English: symbolic of a light striking movement; compare with dabble and dib.

   Scrabble Points: 6

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   • B

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › dabDab Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   : a concentrated extract of cannabis that is prepared by treating cannabis with a solvent (such as butane) and is used by heating the concentrate on a hot surface (as of metal or glass) and inhaling the vapors. Note: Dab occurs in several forms including a resinous sticky oil, a crumbly wax, or a brittle solid.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishDAB | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   DAB definition: 1. to touch something with quick light touches, or to put a substance on something with quick light…. Learn more.

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   Dab, in its regular use, is a noun or verb referring to light taps or strokes, but it has taken on a number of slang senses. In the marijuana community, dabbing refers to a more intense form of consuming marijuana.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishDAB definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   DAB is the transmission of digital stereo over conventional radio channels. DAB is an abbreviation for 'digital audio broadcasting'.

6. www.thefreedictionary.com › dabDab - definition of dab by The Free Dictionary

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   1. To apply with short poking strokes: dabbed some paint on the worn spots. 2. To cover lightly with or as if with a moist substance: dabbed the back of the fabric with glue. 3. a. To rub or pat (something) lightly: dabbed his eye with the corner of his sleeve. b.

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › dabDab - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Oct 29, 2024 · A dab is a quick, soft application of something, like paint or makeup. You might touch up a clown's makeup with several dabs on his cheeks and forehead. A dab is the motion with which you pat or apply something to a surface, and it's also the tiny amount of material you're applying.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishDAB | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary - Cambridge...

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   DAB definition: 1. to touch something with quick, light touches, or to put a substance on something with quick…. Learn more.