Definition: a light touch or stroke
Similar words: touch, touching
Definition: the act of putting two things together with no space between them
Usage: at his touch the room filled with lights
Synonyms: dab, splash, splatter
Definition: a small quantity of something moist or liquid
Usage: a dab of paint; a splatter of mud; just a splash of whiskey
Similar words: small indefinite amount, small indefinite quantity
Definition: an indefinite quantity that is below average size or magnitude
Definition: hit lightly
Usage: pat him on the shoulder
Similar words: strike
Definition: deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
Usage: The teacher struck the child; the opponent refused to strike; The boxer struck the attacker dead
Definition: apply (usually a liquid) to a surface
Usage: dab the wall with paint
Definition: apply to a surface
Usage: She applied paint to the back of the house; Put on make-up!