transitive. To smear, anoint, bedaub, plaster; to rub, or daub (sticky matter) on, or (a place) with sticky matter.

To lay on in a thick or greasy layer.

transitive. To apply (a substance) to an object or surface in a thin or even layer; to cover an object or surface with (a layer of something) thinly…

To smear (soap, blood, etc.) on a surface; also to spread (a surface) with (something); to coat (a surface) over with oil, a wash, etc. Obsolete.

To spread, smear. Obsolete.

To strike or cause to strike (usually with something soft and of broadish surface) so as to exert a… the brush, dabber, etc. used.

With adverb or similar extension: To bring into a specified position, condition, etc. by stroking. Also figurative.

To apply with a sponge. rare.

To smear or lay on (a moist or sticky substance). Also figurative.

To apply or spread a soft or liquid substance over the surface of a body by rubbing it on with a cloth, pad, or the like (with the substance or the…

transitive. To cover or daub (a surface) with builder's plaster, or any material used for a similar purpose; to apply plaster to the walls of (a…

To plaster or spread thickly (butter, etc.).

transitive. To spill or slop; to scatter. Also, to use in large quantities; to squander; to paste, spread, or smear liberally. Usually with adverbs.

transitive. To apply (a substance, esp. make-up) in a thick or heavy layer. Chiefly with on, over. Cf. caked-on, adj.