What is the meaning of the word "dab"?

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  1. A popular dance move that involves a person dropping their head into the crook of their slanted, upward arm, while the other arm is stretched out straight, parallel to the first arm. copy to clipboard NOUN
    • At the party, everyone cheered when he did the dab to the beat of the music, adding energy to the dance floor. copy to clipboard
  2. a small quantity of something moist or liquid copy to clipboard noun
    • a dab of paint copy to clipboard
  3. apply a substance, usually a liquid, to a surface copy to clipboard verb
    • The painters dab the wall with paint. copy to clipboard
  4. Press against something lightly with a piece of absorbent material in order to clean or dry it. copy to clipboard noun
    • After washing her face, she used a towel to dab her skin gently instead of rubbing it, to avoid irritation. copy to clipboard
  5. Refers to a small amount of a concentrated form of cannabis, often wax or oil, which is heated on a hot surface and then inhaled for a potent effect. copy to clipboard NOUN
    • He explained how a small dab of the concentrate could provide a much stronger effect than traditional smoking methods. copy to clipboard

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