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dab

1. dab \'dab\ n [ME dabbe] 1: a sudden blow or thrust : POKE  2: a gentle 
   touch or stroke : PAT 
2. dab vb or dabbed;  or dab.bing 1: to strike or touch lightly : PAT  2: 
   to apply lightly or irregularly : DAUB  : to make a dab 
3. dab n 1: DAUB  2: a small amount 
4. dab n [AF dabbe] : FLATFISH; esp : any of several flounders (genus 
   Limanda )
5. dab n [perh. alter. of adept] chiefly Brit  : a skillful person : EXPERT