Patting

verb

[ˈpʰæɾɪŋ]

Word Frequency: 0.9

Definitions

1.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."

2.verbTo hit lightly and repeatedly with the flat of the hand to make smooth or flat

"I patted the cookie dough into shape."

3.verbTo stroke or fondle (an animal).

"Do you want to pat the cat?"

4.verbTo gently rain.

5.nounThe act by which something is patted.

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