daub meaning and definition

DAUB noun

Definition of daub (noun)

1. material used to daub walls
2. a blemish made by dirt
   • "he had a smudge on his cheek"
   • synonyms: blot, slur, smear, smirch, smudge, spot
3. an unskillful painting

DAUB verb

Definition of daub (verb)

1. coat with plaster
   • "daub the wall"
   • synonyms: plaster
2. apply to a surface
   • "daub paint onto the wall"
3. cover (a surface) by smearing (a substance) over it
   • "smear the wall with paint"; "daub the ceiling with plaster"
   • synonyms: smear