dab
verb
°To press lightly in a repetitive motion with a soft object without rubbing.
"I dabbed my face with a towel."
°to apply a substance in this way.
"He dabbed moisturizing liquid on his face."
noun
°A soft tap or blow; a blow or peck from a bird's beak; an aimed blow; dial. a box, a slap.
°A small amount, a blob of some soft or wet substance.