Pronunciation: /dɔb/
noun a smear or blot of paint, usually applied quickly and carelessly
A1 The child used colorful daubs of paint to create a picture.
A2 The artist applied thick daubs of paint to the canvas.
B1 She used a daub of sunscreen on her nose before going outside.
B2 The chef added a daub of butter to the sizzling pan.
C1 The restoration expert carefully removed the daub of old paint to reveal the original artwork.
C2 The daub of clay on the pottery wheel slowly transformed into a beautiful vase.
verb to cover or coat something with a smear or blot of paint
A1 She daubs paint on the canvas with a brush.
A2 The children daubed their hands with colorful paint.
B1 The artist daubed a mixture of colors to create a beautiful masterpiece.
B2 He daubed some sunscreen on his nose before going to the beach.
C1 The chef carefully daubed sauce on the plate to enhance the presentation of the dish.
C2 The graffiti artist daubed intricate designs on the wall with precision and skill.
formal The artist used a delicate brush to daub the paint onto the canvas.
informal She daubed a little bit of sunscreen on her nose before heading to the beach.
slang I daubed some hot sauce on my tacos for an extra kick.
figurative The politician tried to daub over his scandal with empty promises.
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