pat
/ˈpæt/
verb
to gently touch or stroke with the hand, usually as a gesture of affection or reassurance
"Pat the dog gently on its head."
"The old man gently patted the dog on its head and the dog wagged its tail happily."
Explore 3 English words about body language and gestures with pronunciation, definitions and example sentences.
to gently touch or stroke with the hand, usually as a gesture of affection or reassurance
"Pat the dog gently on its head."
"The old man gently patted the dog on its head and the dog wagged its tail happily."
to greet someone with a gesture or expression, often indicating respect or friendliness
"Soldiers salute their commanding officer."
"The young soldier learned how to salute properly during his first week of basic military training."
to wrinkle the face due to intense emotions or age-related changes
"Her face began to crumple."
"Seeing the sad news, her face began to crumple with emotion."
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