DAB Synonyms
There are 14 hypernyms of the word dab. (close relations)
dabbed
Best Alternative Words for DAB
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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 |