daub
—daub /dɔːb/ aep /dɑːb/
Ⅰ noun [C] 1 F0 an area of thick or sticky liquid on something: » a daub of red paintThesaurus+: ↑Dirt and untidiness2 F0 a badly painted picture Thesaurus+: ↑Pictures
Ⅱ verb [T] ↑Verb Endings for daub ► F0 to spread a thick or sticky liquid on something or to cover something with a thick or sticky liquid, often quickly or carelessly: » The walls had been daubed with graffiti.» The baby had daubed butter all over its hair and face.Thesaurus+: ↑Covering and adding layersThesaurus+: ↑Spreading and scattering |