English Dictionary

daub

/dɔːb/

verb

(intransitive, transitive) To apply (something) to a surface in hasty or crude strokes. / (transitive) To paint (a picture, etc.) in a coarse or unskilful manner.

She daubs paint onto the canvas.

意味（1）

(intransitive, transitive) To apply (something) to a surface in hasty or crude strokes.

The artist just seemed to daub on paint at random and suddenly there was a painting.

意味（2）

(transitive) To paint (a picture, etc.) in a coarse or unskilful manner.

[…] a lame, imperfect Piece, rudely daub’d over with too little Reflection and too much haste.

意味（3）

(transitive, obsolete) To cover with a specious or deceitful exterior; to disguise; to conceal.

So smooth he daub’d his vice with show of virtue,

意味（4）

(transitive, obsolete) To flatter excessively or grossly.

I can safely say, however, that without any daubing at all, I am, very sincerely, Your very affectionate, humble servant,

意味（5）

(transitive, obsolete) To put on without taste; to deck gaudily.

Yet shall Whitehall the Innocent, the Good,

Yet shall Whitehall the Innocent, the Good, See these men dance all daub’d with Lace and Blood.