Past tense for to touch quickly and gently with the flat of the hand
“Tessa rolls her eyes, and actually has the nerve to pat me consolingly on the shoulder.”
Past tense for to dab lightly and quickly to clean or wipe away
“I clasped and unclasped my handbag and attempted to discreetly pat the perspiration from my brow.”
Past tense for to hit lightly and repeatedly with to make flat or to change the shape of
“On a lightly floured surface, pat the dough into a circle about seven inches in diameter.”
Past tense for to come into general physical contact with
Past tense for to clean, especially with a cloth
Past tense for to make something fluffy, typically by patting or ruffling
Past tense for to hit or strike, often with one's hand
Past tense for to dry (a wet surface or substance) using an absorbent material
Past tense for to make a repeated light tapping sound
Past tense for to treat with great care, attention or indulgence
Past tense for to knead body parts with one's hands
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