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daub Definition and Meaning in English (daub definition)

verb
Synonyms:smearspreadplaster
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Daub definition: To apply a soft, sticky substance to a surface in a rough or unskillful manner, often leaving a thick layer.

Definitions of Daub

  1. 1verb

    To apply a soft, sticky substance to a surface in a rough or unskillful manner, often leaving a thick layer.

  2. 2noun

    A quantity of a soft, sticky substance smeared or spread on a surface, often in an untidy way.

Example Sentences

“He daubed paint carelessly on the canvas, creating a textured background.”

“The artist used a thick daub of paint to add depth to the landscape.”

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Daub definition: To apply a soft, sticky substance to a surface in a rough or unskillful manner, often leaving a thick layer.
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'Daub' translates to 'daub' in English. Daub definition: To apply a soft, sticky substance to a surface in a rough or unskillful manner, often leaving a thick layer.
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