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verb
- 1. touch quickly and gently with the flat of the hand: "he patted him consolingly on the shoulder"
noun
- 1. a light stroke with the hand: "giving him a friendly pat on the arm, she went off to join the others" Similar
- 2. a compact mass of soft material: "a pat of butter" Similar
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The meaning of PAT is a light blow especially with the hand or a flat instrument. How to use pat in a sentence.
PAT definition: 1. to touch someone or something gently and usually repeatedly with the hand flat: 2. the act of…. Learn more.
Pat definition: to strike lightly or gently with something flat, as with a paddle or the palm of the hand, usually in order to flatten, smooth, or shape. See examples of PAT used in a sentence.
When you pat, you tap lightly with your hand. A sad friend might be comforted by a kind pat on the shoulder. But that sad friend would not be comforted by a pat, insincere, comment. Your grandfather might pat you on the head just like when you were little, even though you're taller than he is now.
To hit something or against something gently or lightly. n. 1. A light gentle stroke or tap. 2. The sound made by a light stroke or tap or by light footsteps. 3. A small mass shaped by or as if by patting: a pat of butter. Idiom: pat on the back. An expression or gesture of praise or approval: Let's give them a pat on the back for doing a good job.
1. to hit (something) lightly with the palm of the hand or some other flat surface. to pat a ball. 2. to slap (a person or animal) gently, esp on the back, as an expression of affection, congratulation, etc. 3. (transitive)
pat somebody/yourself on the back. (informal) to praise somebody or yourself for doing something well. Definition of pat verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
pat meaning, definition, what is pat: to lightly touch someone or something se...: Learn more.
PAT definition: 1. to touch a person or animal with a flat hand in a gentle, friendly way: 2. the action of…. Learn more.
PAT meaning: 1 : to lightly touch (someone or something) with your hand usually several times in order to show affection or approval or to provide comfort often + on; 2 : to flatten, smooth, or shape (something) by lightly pressing on it with your hand.
