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Pat

by rob2018|Published September 6, 2022

DEF: to touch someone or something gently and usually repeatedly with the hand flat.

EX:

  1. She pat her face with a paper tissue to dry it.
  2. The dog likes to be patted on the head.
  3. He patted her on the back affectionately.
  4. He pat dry the chicken before adding spices.

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