Definition of
daub has definitions from the fields of fine art,geology
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[ noun ] a blemish made by dirt

Synonyms

blot spot smear smirch slur smudge

Examples

"he had a smudge on his cheek"

Related terms

blemish blotch fingermark inkblot spot smirch blot spot smear

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[ noun ] (geology) material used to daub walls

Related terms

clay

3
[ verb ] cover (a surface) by smearing (a substance) over it

Synonyms

smear

Examples

"smear the wall with paint" "daub the ceiling with plaster"

Related terms

cover blood

4
[ verb ] apply to a surface

Examples

"daub paint onto the wall"

Related terms

put_on plaster

5
[ verb ] coat with plaster

Synonyms

plaster

Examples

"daub the wall"

Related terms

coat mortar roughcast mud parget render-set masonry plaster plasterer plaster

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[ noun ] Last name, frequency rank in the U.S. is 15213
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[ noun ] (fine art) an unskillful painting

Related terms

painting

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Phonetic and Homophones

D AO1 B daube

Similar Spelling

dab Daba dayboy davy Davi Dave

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