daub

1 of 2verb

/dɔb/

Forms:daubs,daubing,daubed,daubed

to coat a surface with plaster or a thick substance

transitive

The artisan decided to daub the walls with a layer of textured plaster for a rustic look.
To repair the cracks, the mason had to daub the ceiling with fresh plaster.
The ancient structures were often daubed with a mixture of clay and straw for insulation.
In traditional building techniques, builders would daub the exterior walls with a mud-based plaster.
To achieve a distressed appearance, the artist chose to daub the furniture with layers of uneven paint.

Synonyms:

to spread a sticky substance such as mud, paint, etc. on a surface in a careless way

transitive

She daubed ointment on the wound to soothe the irritation and promote healing.
He daubed mud on his face as camouflage for the outdoor game.
She daubed sunscreen on her skin before heading to the beach, leaving streaks of white residue.
The chef daubed sauce onto the plate, creating an artistic presentation of the dish.
They daubed adhesive onto the back of the wallpaper before applying it to the wall.

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