Pronunciation: /dæb/
noun a small amount or a touch of something
A1 I saw a little dab of paint on the table.
A2 She added a dab of ketchup to her fries.
B1 The chef carefully placed a dab of sauce on the plate.
B2 He applied a dab of ointment to the cut on his arm.
C1 The artist used a dab of white paint to highlight the clouds in the sky.
C2 The scientist took a dab of the substance for analysis in the lab.
verb to apply or put something on lightly or quickly
A1 She dabs a little perfume on her wrists before going out.
A2 He dabs his eyes with a tissue to dry them after crying.
B1 The artist carefully dabs different colors onto the canvas to create a beautiful painting.
B2 The chef dabs a small amount of sauce on each plate before serving the dish.
C1 The scientist dabs a sample of the substance onto the testing strip for analysis.
C2 The tailor dabs a bit of fabric glue to secure the hem in place before sewing.
adjective describing something done quickly or lightly
A1 I dabbed a little paint on the canvas.
A2 She dabbled in photography as a hobby.
B1 He is a dabb hand at fixing things around the house.
B2 The chef is known for his dabb skills in creating unique dishes.
C1 The scientist is a dabb expert in the field of genetics.
C2 The artist's dabb technique in sculpture is renowned worldwide.
formal The artist decided to dabb in different styles of painting to expand his portfolio.
informal I heard Sarah likes to dabb in cooking on the weekends.
slang I'm going to dabb in some new makeup looks tonight for fun.
figurative After years of working in finance, he decided to dabb in the world of entrepreneurship.
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