Looking for the meaning of the word DABS in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of DABS with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Dab
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
Middle English: symbolic of a light striking movement; compare with dabble and dib
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
dab
Dialects: British English
Definition:
press against (something) lightly several times with a piece of absorbent material in order to clean or dry it or to apply a substance
Short Definition:press against something with absorbent material
Examples:- he dabbed his mouth with his napkin
- she dabbed at her eyes with a handkerchief
Definition:
strike with a light blow.
Short Definition:strike something
Word: Dab
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
dab
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a small amount of something
Short Definition:small amount
Examples:- she licked a dab of chocolate from her finger
Definition:
fingerprints
Short Definition:fingerprints
Examples:- the catalogue is being dusted for your dabs
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