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   Dab

   /dab/

   

   verb

   • 1. press against (something) lightly with a piece of absorbent material in order to clean or dry it: "he dabbed his mouth with his napkin"
   • ▪ apply (a substance) with light quick strokes: "she dabbed disinfectant on the cut"
   • 2. aim at or strike with a light blow. dialect

   noun

   • 1. a small amount of something: "she licked a dab of chocolate from her finger" Similar dropdashspotsmeardribbletricklesplashsprinklespecktastelicktracetouchhintsuggestionsoupçonparticlebitmodicumlittleinformal:smidgentad
   • ▪ a brief application of cosmetic, paint, or the like to a surface: "apply concealer with light dabs" Similar patpresstouchblotmopwipesmudgesmear
   • ▪ a small portion of cannabis oil or resin, or another drug in a highly concentrated form, that can be vaporized or burned and inhaled: "the patient reported taking a dab of marijuana approximately five hours before his appointment"

   Word Origin Middle English: symbolic of a light striking movement; compare with dabble and dib.

   Scrabble Points: 6

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2. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishdab verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   Word Originverb Middle English: symbolic of a light striking movement; compare with dabble. Definition of dab verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryDAB | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   a small amount of something: a dab of lipstick. DAB. noun [ U ] uk / ˌdiːeɪˈbiː / us. abbreviation for digital audio broadcasting: an electronic system for sending radio or television information using signals in the form of numbers. (Definition of dab from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Translations of dab.

4. cannigma.com › delivery › what-is-dabbing-and-how-do-you-dabWhat Is Dabbing And How Do You Dab? | The Cannigma

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   Aug 16, 2020 · Simply put, a dab is a highly concentrated dose of cannabis extract (“ cannabis concentrate ”) that you heat up and inhale. Because it’s a concentrate, it typically has a far-higher percentage of THC than the average cannabis flower, or nearly any other form of cannabis — typically between 70-90%.

5. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › dabdab | meaning of dab in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary ...

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   DAB /ˌdiː eɪ ˈbiː/ noun [ uncountable] (digital audio broadcasting) a system of broadcasting radio programmes using digital technology Origin dab1 (1200-1300) From the sound of hitting something. dab meaning, definition, what is dab: a small amount of something that you put...: Learn more.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishdab | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   a small amount of something: a dab of lipstick. DAB. noun [ U ] uk/ˌdiːeɪˈbiː/us. abbreviation for digital audio broadcasting: an electronic system for sending radio or television information using signals in the form of numbers. (Definition of dab from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Translations of dab.

7. radiofidelity.com › what-is-dab-radioWhat Is DAB Radio? The Essentials Of Digital Broadcasting ...

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   Nov 21, 2023 · DAB refers to “Digital Audio Broadcasting.” It’s a way of transmitting audio information through a digital rather than an analog format. While there are other digital radio standards out there, DAB is the one most common in the United Kingdom. What does DAB radio mean?

8. www.britannica.com › dictionary › dabDab Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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   Britannica Dictionary definition of DAB. [count] 1. : a quick, small touch. She gave her eyes a few dabs [= pats] with a handkerchief. 2. : a small amount of something. a dab of paint. You've got a dab of ice cream on your shirt. a dab of butter/perfume. — see also dab hand, smack-dab.