dab

• Substantiv, das eine leichte Berührung oder einen Tupfer bezeichnet, oder eine kleine Menge einer feuchten oder flüssigen Substanz.

A noun referring to a light touch or stroke, or a small quantity of something moist or liquid.

1. Light touch or strokeB1formal

   A gentle, quick contact with a surface, often using a soft object or the hand.

   Leichte Berührung

   • She applied the ointment with a gentle dab.
   • He gave the painting a final dab with his brush.
   • A quick dab of the cloth removed the dust.

   Synonymepatpeckstroketaptouch

   Antonymeblowpunchsmackthumpwhack

2. Small quantity of a substanceA2informal

   A small, soft amount of something moist, sticky, or liquid, like cream or paint.

   Kleines bisschen

   • Add a dab of butter to the pan.
   • She put a dab of perfume behind her ears.
   • He used a dab of glue to fix the broken piece.

   Synonymebitblobdollopdroppatsmearsmidgensplashspottouch

• Verb, das bedeutet, etwas leicht mit einem weichen oder saugfähigen Material zu berühren, oder eine Substanz in kleinen Mengen aufzutragen.

A verb meaning to press against something lightly with a soft or absorbent material, or to apply a substance in small amounts.

1. Apply lightlyB1formal

   To press a soft material (like a cloth or sponge) gently against a surface, usually to apply or remove a liquid.

   Leicht auftragen

   • She dabbed the paint onto the canvas with a brush.
   • He dabbed his forehead with a handkerchief to dry the sweat.
   • The nurse dabbed the wound with antiseptic.

   Synonymeblotpatpressswabtaptouch

   Antonymecoatplasterslathersmearspread

2. Strike lightlyB2informal

   To hit something or someone with a quick, light touch.

   Leicht schlagen

   • He dabbed the ball gently into the corner of the net.
   • She dabbed his arm playfully to get his attention.
   • The boxer dabbed at his opponent's face with quick jabs.

   Synonymebrushpatpecktaptouch