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/
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
The word 'daub' derives from Middle French 'dauber', meaning to plaster or whitewash. Originally used in architectural contexts to describe the application of mud or lime to walls, the term was adopted into English during the medieval period.
Breakdown
The word comes directly from Middle French 'dauber' (to plaster, whitewash), which combines 'dau-' (an imitative root suggesting the action of applying a substance) with the verb suffix '-er', creating a term for the spreading or coating action.
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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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