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pats

/pæts/

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noun

The sound of a light slap or tap with a soft flat object, especially of a footstep

Examples :

"The faint pats of her bare feet echoed down the hallway as she tiptoed to the kitchen. "

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noun

A light tap or slap, especially with the hands

Examples :

"The dog loves getting pats on the head after fetching the ball. "

body action sensation

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noun

A flattish lump of soft matter, especially butter or dung.

Examples :

"She carefully placed two pats of butter on the hot pancakes. "

material substance food

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verb

To (gently) tap the flat of one's hand on a person or thing.

Examples :

"To show affection, he decided he would pat the boy on the head."

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verb

To hit lightly and repeatedly with the flat of the hand to make smooth or flat

Examples :

"I patted the cookie dough into shape."

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verb

To stroke or fondle (an animal).

Examples :

"Do you want to pat the cat?"

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verb

To gently rain.

Examples :

"The gentle rain pats softly on the windowpane. "

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noun

Examples :

"The inventor received a patent for their new design. "

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noun

Examples :

"The baker carefully arranges the chocolate chips on the cookies, creating even pats for a professional look. "

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