daub (Meaning)
daub (n)
material used to daub walls
a blemish made by dirt
an unskillful painting
daub (v)
coat with plaster
apply to a surface
cover (a surface) by smearing (a substance) over it
daub (v. t.)
To smear with soft, adhesive matter, as pitch, slime, mud, etc.; to plaster; to bedaub; to besmear.
To paint in a coarse or unskillful manner.
To cover with a specious or deceitful exterior; to disguise; to conceal.
To flatter excessively or glossy.
To put on without taste; to deck gaudily.
daub (v. i.)
To smear; to play the flatterer.
daub (n.)
A viscous, sticky application; a spot smeared or dabed; a smear.
A picture coarsely executed.
Synonyms & Antonyms of daub
daub Sentence Examples
- The artist used a thick brush to daub vibrant colors onto the canvas, creating a striking contrast.
- After mixing different pigments, she began to daub the walls with intricate patterns.
- He decided to daub the fence with a protective coating to shield it from the elements.
- Children love to daub their hands in paint and create colorful masterpieces on paper.
- The artisan meticulously daubed gold leaf onto the ornate frame, adding a touch of opulence.
- With a skilled hand, she daubed delicate strokes of paint onto the porcelain vase.
- The builders used a trowel to daub mortar between the bricks, ensuring a sturdy construction.
- The chef carefully daubed sauce onto the dish, adding a burst of flavor to the presentation.
- She used a sponge to daub subtle shades onto the mural, creating depth and dimension.
- To achieve the desired effect, the decorator daubed small dots of paint across the surface, resembling a starry night sky.
FAQs About the word daub
material used to daub walls, a blemish made by dirt, an unskillful painting, coat with plaster, apply to a surface, cover (a surface) by smearing (a substance)
stain, dirty, blacken, smudge, gaum, mire, soil, smirch, mess, besmirch
purge,clean, wipe, purge, purify, cleanse, purify, clean, cleanse, brush
The artist used a thick brush to daub vibrant colors onto the canvas, creating a striking contrast.
After mixing different pigments, she began to daub the walls with intricate patterns.
He decided to daub the fence with a protective coating to shield it from the elements.
Children love to daub their hands in paint and create colorful masterpieces on paper.
