dab
n. countable B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈdæb// UK //dˈæb// dab
n. a small amount of something, like a liquid or cream, that you put on a surface with a quick touch. It can also be a quick, light movement.
n. a small quantity of a substance applied to a surface; a light, tapping motion. Often used in the context of applying paint, makeup, or ointment.
She applied a dab of perfume to her wrist.
The artist used a small dab of blue paint to highlight the reflection in the water.
With a careful dab of the antiseptic on the wound, the nurse bandaged the patient's arm and instructed him to keep the area dry for twenty-four hours.