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pat

1  [pat] verb, pat⋅ted, pat⋅ting, noun
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–verb (used with object)
1. 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: to pat dough into flat pastry forms.
2. to stroke or tap gently with the palm or fingers as an expression of affection, approbation, etc.
3. to strike (the floor, ground, etc.) with light footsteps.
–verb (used without object)
4. to strike lightly or gently.
5. to walk or run with light footsteps.
–noun
6. a light stroke, tap, or blow with the palm, fingers, or a flat object.
7. the sound of a light stroke or of light footsteps.
8. a small piece or mass, usually flat and square, formed by patting, cutting, etc.: a pat of butter.
—Idioms
9. a pat on the back, a word of praise, congratulations, or encouragement: Everyone needs a pat on the back now and then.
10. pat down, to pat or pass the hands over the body of (a clothed person) to detect concealed weapons, drugs, etc.
11. pat on the back, to praise, congratulate, or encourage: The boss patted him on the back for the deal he made yesterday.
Origin:
1375–1425; late ME pat blow, stroke, appar. of expressive orig.

Synonyms:
8. square, cake, dab.
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pat 1   (pāt)   
v.   pat·ted, pat·ting, pats

v.   tr.

    1. To tap gently with the open hand or with something flat.

    2. To stroke lightly as a gesture of affection.

  2. To mold by tapping gently with the hands or a flat implement.

v.   intr.

  1. To run or walk with a tapping sound.

  2. 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.


[From Middle English, a blow, perhaps of imitative origin.]
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
Copyright © 2009 by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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Medical Dictionary

Main Entry: PAT
Function: abbreviation
paroxysmal atrial tachycardia
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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