Dab and Pat

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Dab

Dab noun - A light touch or stroke.

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Pat is a synonym for dab in activity topic. In some cases you can use "Pat" instead the word "Dab" as a verb or a noun, when it comes to topics like spot, blot up, small quantity. popular alternative

Pat

Pat verb - Hit lightly.

Usage example: pat him on the shoulder

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Dab is a synonym for pat in tap topic. You can use "Dab" instead the word "Pat" as a verb or a noun, if it concerns topics such as activity, stroke, lump, piece. popular alternative

Nearby Words: pater, pate, patty

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huge	huge dab	huge pat
little	little dab	little pat

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