Daub

usgb/dɔːb/
verb

To paint or spread something, usually messily, on a surface.

She daubed paint on the canvas randomly until she identified a pattern.
Visual representation of "daub" - To paint or spread something, usually messily, on a surface

Often appears as...

  • daub paint
  • daub with mud
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Artistic Technique

Used to describe a loose, expressive style of painting, often seen in art.

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The artist daubed bright colors across the mural in swift strokes.
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Negative Implication

Sometimes implies a lack of skill or care in the application process.

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Without any training, he daubed paint onto the fence haphazardly.
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Informal Usage

Commonly used in informal contexts when describing painting tasks.

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Let's daub the poster with glue and stick it up.
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