dabber

/ˈdæbər/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who uses a dabber, especially a person who applies a small amount of a substance, such as ink or paint, to a surface.

“She used a dabber to apply the small dots of paint to the picture.”

2. verb

To apply a small amount of a substance to a surface using a dabber.

“He dabbed the glue onto the paper with a dabber.”

Synonyms

  • applicator
  • dabber

Antonyms

  • sprayer
  • squeegee