1. plural of dabbing; instances or acts of touching lightly or pressing gently with a soft object
Usage: commonly used in art, cleaning, and cosmetics contexts
2. plural of dabbing; the process of applying a substance (such as paint, makeup, or medicine) by light pressing motions
Usage: technical usage in art and beauty industries

Examples

• The artist used gentle dabbings of the brush to create texture on the canvas.
• She applied the foundation with light dabbings rather than rubbing it in.
• The nurse performed careful dabbings to clean the wound.
• Multiple dabbings of the sponge helped remove the stain.
• The makeup artist's dabbings with a beauty blender gave a flawless finish.
• He used several dabbings of the cloth to dry the delicate fabric.