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Present participle for to take part in an activity in a casual, nonserious or superficial way
“After meeting some guys at a party who were into the same things, he began to dabble with rituals and incantations.”
Present participle for to make an attempt at something
“I've begun to dabble seriously in fiction, rising at five each morning to get in a couple of hours writing before going to work.”
Present participle for to cause splashing by moving a body part like a bill or limb in soft mud, water, etc.
“Clair and Misha dabble their feet in the swimming pool, pondering last night's debate.”
Present participle for to walk with effort through water or another liquid or viscous substance
Present participle for to quickly browse or look through, especially reading material
Present participle for to mark, spot or scatter with small spots, marks or dots
Present participle for to make slightly wet
An act of dabbling frivolously in an activity
Suggesting or reflecting the efforts of an amateur
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