Definitions
1.nounThe sound of a light slap or tap with a soft flat object, especially of a footstep
2.nounA light tap or slap, especially with the hands
3.nounA flattish lump of soft matter, especially butter or dung.
4.verbTo (gently) tap the flat of one's hand on a person or thing."To show affection, he decided he would pat the boy on the head."
5.verbTo hit lightly and repeatedly with the flat of the hand to make smooth or flat"I patted the cookie dough into shape."
6.verbTo stroke or fondle (an animal)."Do you want to pat the cat?"
7.verbTo gently rain.
8.adjectiveTimely, suitable, apt, opportune, ready for the occasion; especially of things spoken."a pat expression"
9.adjectiveTrite, being superficially complete, lacking originality.
10.adverbOpportunely, in a timely or suitable way.
11.adverbPerfectly."He has the routine down pat."