Present participle for to touch quickly and gently with the flat of the hand
“Tessa rolls her eyes, and actually has the nerve to pat me consolingly on the shoulder.”
Present participle for to dab lightly and quickly to clean or wipe away
“I clasped and unclasped my handbag and attempted to discreetly pat the perspiration from my brow.”
Present participle for to hit lightly and repeatedly with to make flat or to change the shape of
“On a lightly floured surface, pat the dough into a circle about seven inches in diameter.”
Present participle for to come into general physical contact with
Present participle for to clean, especially with a cloth
Present participle for to make something fluffy, typically by patting or ruffling
Present participle for to hit or strike, often with one's hand
Present participle for to dry (a wet surface or substance) using an absorbent material
Present participle for to make a repeated light tapping sound
Present participle for to treat with great care, attention or indulgence
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