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Daubing

To apply (something) to a surface in hasty or crude strokes.

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📖 Definitions of "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.

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.

🔄 Synonyms of "Daubing"

1 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
plasteringnoun	The act or process of overlaying with plaster.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Daubing"

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Word	Definition
plasteringnoun	The act or process of overlaying with plaster.
coarsest	Lacking refinement, taste or delicacy.
dawbingnoun	Archaic form of daubing. [Something daubed, such as graffiti.]
dauberynoun	A daubing; specious colouring; false pretenses.
daubsternoun	A dauber (unskillful painter).
dobbernoun	(Australia, UK, derogatory) One who dobs (someone) (informs against them or implicates them to authority).
dabbernoun	A thing or person that dabs.
dabbingverb	The act by which something is dabbed.
dawbernoun	Archaic form of dauber. [(derogatory) One who, or that which, daubs; especially, a coarse, unskillful painter.]
dawbnoun	Archaic form of daub. [Excrement or clay used as a bonding material in construction.]
dabblementnoun	The process or act of dabbling; A superficial investigation or participation.
doodlingnoun	Something doodled; a careless sketch.
dousingnoun	The act by which something is doused.
badigeonnoun	(dated) A cement or paste (often made with plaster and freestone, or of sawdust and glue or lime) used by sculptors and builders to fill holes, cover defects, or finish a surface.
dapplingnoun	A dappled pattern.
dabbitynoun	(Scotland) A little ornament; a knick-knack.
drip paintingnoun	(uncountable) A form of abstract art in which paint is dripped or poured onto the canvas.
dubbingnoun	(film) The replacement of a voice part in a film or animation, particularly with a translation, revoicing.
drenchingnoun	The act by which something is drenched; a soaking.
duppernoun	Alternative form of dubber (a kind of bottle) [One who dubs, or gives a name.]