daubing
verb
- 1
To apply (something) to a surface in hasty or crude strokes.
“The artist just seemed to daub on paint at random and suddenly there was a painting.”
- 2
To paint (a picture, etc.) in a coarse or unskilful manner.
- 3
To cover with a specious or deceitful exterior; to disguise; to conceal.
- 4
To flatter excessively or grossly.
- 5
To put on without taste; to deck gaudily.
noun
- 1
Something daubed, such as graffiti.
- 2
A rough coat of mortar put upon a wall to give it the appearance of stone; roughcast.
- 3
In currying horses, a mixture of fish oil and tallow worked into leather; dubbing.
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