1. (

• tap ,
• pat ,
• dab

) a light touch or stroke ;

2. (

• dab ,
• splash ,
• splatter

) a small quantity of something moist or liquid; "a dab of paint"; "a splatter of mud"; "just a splash of whiskey" ;

1. (

• dab ,
• swab ,
• swob ,

) apply (usually a liquid) to a surface; "dab the wall with paint" ;

2. (

• dab ,
• pat

) hit lightly; "pat him on the shoulder" ;