a skillful hand; a dabster; an expert.-a name given to several species of flounders, esp. to the european species, pleuronectes limanda. the american rough dab is hippoglossoides platessoides.-to strike or touch gently, as with a soft or moist substance; to tap; hence, to besmear with a dabber.-to strike by a thrust; to hit with a sudden blow or thrust.-a gentle blow with the hand or some soft substance; a sudden blow or hit; a peck.-a small mass of anything soft or moist.