What does DAUBS mean?

1. Parts of Speech: Verb, Noun 2. Definitions: - Verb: to apply (paint, mud, etc.) unevenly or crudely to a surface - Noun: a smear or blot of paint, mud, etc. 3. Pronunciations: - US: /dɑːbz/ - UK: /dɔːbz/ 4. Origin and Usage: - "Daubs" originated from the Middle English word "dauben," which means "to smear." It was first used in the 14th century. - As a verb, "daubs" is often used to describe the act of applying paint or mud unevenly or crudely to a surface. It can also be used metaphorically to describe someones speech or writing as crude or unskilled. - As a noun, "daubs" refers to a smear or blot of paint, mud, etc. 5. Synonyms: - Verb: smear, paint, coat, cover - Noun: blot, smear, smudge 6. Related Words: - braid, brush, smear, paint, stain 7. Example Sentences: - Verb: She daubed the paint on the canvas in broad strokes. - Noun: There were daubs of mud on his shoes from walking in the rain.