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The Collaborative International Dictionary
Dabber

Dabber \Dab"ber\ (d[a^]b"b[~e]r), n. That with which one dabs; hence, a pad or other device used by printers, engravers, etc., as for dabbing type or engraved plates with ink.

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dabber

n. 1 a thing or person that dabs. 2 a cushioned pad used for applying ink.

Usage examples of "dabber".

In his hands he holds a pair of puffballs, like giant mushrooms, two dabbers stuffed with horsehair and covered with skin of dog.

Dipping them in ink on a stone table, he works the dabbers sideways on each other in a contrary motion till the ink is spread across.

Soft dabbers applied make-up, plastic fingers set the hair, perfumed sprays solidified the set with chemicals.