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daubed

Pronunciation: [dɔːbd]

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Learn how to use daubed in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “art”

(verb) to spread or apply something thickly or carelessly onto a surface. It's like when you paint a picture but you don't do it carefully; you just put paint on quickly and messily.

Example

He daubed the canvas with bright colors, creating a beautiful abstract painting.

Example

She didn’t daub the paint on the wall, instead, she applied it neatly for a clean finish.

Example

Did you daub the glue all over the paper before sticking it down?

Context: “messy work”

(verb) to smear or smudge a material like paint or mud onto something. It's like when you get your hands dirty while playing outside and leave marks everywhere.

Example

The kids daubed their hands in the mud, making fun designs on the ground.

Example

They did not daub their clothes with paint during the art class; they were very careful instead.

Example

Why did you daub your shirt with ketchup while eating?

How to pronounce daubed

Pronunciation: [dɔːbd]

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