daub — to spread a thick or sticky substance on something in a careless or rough way
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to spread a thick or sticky substance on something in a careless or rough way
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɔːb/
Korean meaning: 두껍고 끈적한 물질을 거칠게 바르다, 칠하다
Korean pronunciation: **도**브
Example Sentences
- The toddler daubed peanut butter all over his face instead of eating it.
- Ancient builders used to daub mud between wooden frames.
- She tried to fix her makeup but only daubed more lipstick on her cheek.
daub
VERB//dɔːb//
to spread a thick or sticky substance on something in a careless or rough way
The toddler decided to daub the kitchen wall with chocolate pudding.
Daub the paint for the job, then sob!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
중세 프랑스어 'dauber'(석회로 칠하다)에서 유래되었으며, 원래는 건축에서 벽에 진흙이나 석회를 바르는 작업을 의미했습니다.
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📝Examples
“The toddler daubed peanut butter all over his face instead of eating it.”
“Ancient builders used to daub mud between wooden frames.”
“She tried to fix her makeup but only daubed more lipstick on her cheek.”
“The artist daubed thick layers of oil paint to create texture.”
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