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DAB Synonyms

There are 8 synonyms of the word dab. (exact relations)
There are 14 hypernyms of the word dab. (close relations)
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blob
nounn
noun

• an indistinct shapeless form

verb

• make a spot or mark onto

pat
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the sound made by a gentle blow

• a light touch or stroke

adverb

• completely or perfectly

adjective satellite

• having only superficial plausibility

• exactly suited to the occasion

verb

• pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin

• hit lightly

dabbing
verb, nounv, n
noun

• pressing a marijuana concentrate to a hot surface in order to vaporize it and inhale the concentrate

• a dance move in which the dancer simultaneously drops the head while raising an arm and the elbow in a gesture that has been noted to resemble sneezing

splash
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the sound like water splashing

• a prominent or sensational but short-lived news event

• a small quantity of something moist or liquid

• a patch of bright color

• the act of splashing a (liquid) substance on a surface

• the act of scattering water about haphazardly

verb

• cause (a liquid) to spatter about, especially with force

• walk through mud or mire

• dash a liquid upon or against

• mark or overlay with patches of contrasting color or texture; cause to appear splashed or spattered

• make a splashing sound

• soil or stain with a splashed liquid

• strike and dash about in a liquid

splatter
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the noise of something spattering or sputtering explosively

• a small quantity of something moist or liquid

verb

• cause or allow (a liquid substance) to run or flow from a container

• dash a liquid upon or against

swab
verb, nounv, n
noun

• implement consisting of a small piece of cotton that is used to apply medication or cleanse a wound or obtain a specimen of a secretion

• cleaning implement consisting of absorbent material fastened to a handle; for cleaning floors

verb

• wash with a swab or a mop

• apply (usually a liquid) to a surface

swob
verb, nounv, n
noun

• cleaning implement consisting of absorbent material fastened to a handle; for cleaning floors

verb

• wash with a swab or a mop

• apply (usually a liquid) to a surface

tap
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the sound made by a gentle blow

• a gentle blow

• a faucet for drawing water from a pipe or cask

• a small metal plate that attaches to the toe or heel of a shoe (as in tap dancing)

• a tool for cutting female (internal) screw threads

• a plug for a bunghole in a cask

• the act of tapping a telephone or telegraph line to get information

• a light touch or stroke

verb

• cut a female screw thread with a tap

• draw from or dip into to get something

• strike lightly

• draw from; make good use of

• tap a telephone or telegraph wire to get information

• furnish with a tap or spout, so as to be able to draw liquid from it

• make light, repeated taps on a surface

• walk with a tapping sound

• dance and make rhythmic clicking sounds by means of metal plates nailed to the sole of the dance shoes

• draw (liquor) from a tap

• pierce in order to draw a liquid from

• make a solicitation or entreaty for something; request urgently or persistently

Best Hypernyms For DAB

Here is a list of related hypernyms for dab, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (12)
dance action apply dancing gesture move saltation smoke strike terpsichore touch touching
Phrases (2)
small indefinite amountsmall indefinite quantity

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