Daub

/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
noun

A patch or stain that has been messily spread on something.

There was a daub of ketchup on her shirt.
Visual representation of "daub" - A patch or stain that has been messily spread on something

Often appears as...

  • daub of paint
  • daub of mud
verb

To cover or coat (a building) with mud or plaster.

The ancient builders daubed the walls of the house with mud for insulation.
Visual representation of "daub" - To cover or coat (a building) with mud or plaster

Often appears as...

  • daub with mud
  • daub walls

Usage tips

Historical

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
noun

A patch or stain that has been messily spread on something.

There was a daub of ketchup on her shirt.
Visual representation of "daub" - A patch or stain that has been messily spread on something

Often appears as...

  • daub of paint
  • daub of mud
verb

To cover or coat (a building) with mud or plaster.

The ancient builders daubed the walls of the house with mud for insulation.
Visual representation of "daub" - To cover or coat (a building) with mud or plaster

Often appears as...

  • daub with mud
  • daub walls

Usage tips

Historical

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Visual representation of "daub"
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Artistic Technique

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

Illustration for Artistic Technique
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.

Illustration for Negative Implication
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.

Illustration for Informal Usage
Let's daub the poster with glue and stick it up.
Visual representation of the word "Daub"

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Quote examples

Claes Oldenburg

Swedish Sculptor

I like to treat paint as material - to daub it, drop it, let it slide. There was Action Painting, but I also compare it to paint effects found on the streets. This approach is superimposed on a sculptural surface that is also 'painterly.
Portrait of Claes Oldenburg

Quote examples

Claes Oldenburg

Swedish Sculptor

I like to treat paint as material - to daub it, drop it, let it slide. There was Action Painting, but I also compare it to paint effects found on the streets. This approach is superimposed on a sculptural surface that is also 'painterly.
Portrait of Claes Oldenburg
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