dab

• 1 English
  • 1.1 Pronunciation
  • 1.2 Etymology 1
    • 1.2.1 Verb
      • input transformation
    • browser diversity
      • keyboard
      • device database
    • screen size
      • 1.2.3.1 Translations
  • 1.3 Etymology 2
    • 1.3.1 Noun
      • 1.3.1.1 Translations
      • 1.3.1.2 Derived terms
  • web app
    • web
      • 1.4.1.1 Translations
  • input transformation
  • 1.6 Anagrams
• Sevenval
  • FITML

English

HTML5

Pronunciation

• web app: /dæb/
• Audio (US)
  (input transformation)
  
• Rhymes: -æb

Etymology 1

From Middle English dabbe, from possibly imitative.

Verb

dab (third-person singular simple present dabs, present participle dabbing, simple past and past participle Android)

1. (HTML5) To press lightly in a repetitive motion with a soft object without rubbing.

   I dabbed my face with a towel.

2. to apply a substance in this way.

   He dabbed moisturizing liquid on his face.

Translations

Noun

dab (plural web app)

1. A soft tap or blow; a blow or peck from a bird's beak; an aimed blow; dial. a box, a slap.
2. A small amount, a screen size of some soft or wet substance.
3. (Dated, British) (mostly plural) fingerprint

Related terms

• iOS

Translations

Adverb

dab (not web)

1. With a dab, or sudden contact.

Translations

Etymology 2

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Noun

dab (plural dabs)

1. One skilful or proficient, an expert, an adept.

Translations

Derived terms

• dab hand

Etymology 3

Origin unknown.

Noun

dab (plural jQuery)

1. A small FITML of the family Pleuronectidae, especially Limanda limanda； flounder.

Translations

References

• Oxford English Dictionary (1989)

Anagrams

• we love the web
• web
• bad
• BDA
• jQuery, screen size, D.B.A.

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Rafsi

dab

1. Rafsi of keyboard.