1. a tool or pad used for applying ink, paint, or other substances by dabbing
2. a person who dabs or applies something lightly

Examples

• The artist used a dabber to apply ink to the printing plate.
• She picked up the dabber and carefully applied the stain to the wood.
• The makeup dabber helped blend the foundation smoothly.
• He was a careful dabber, applying just the right amount of paint.
• The printmaker’s dabber was made of soft leather and cotton.
• She worked as a dabber in the textile factory, applying dyes to fabric.