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单词 patting
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patting in British English

present participle of verb
pat1
 

pat in British English 1

(pæt)
verbWord forms: pats, patting or patted
1. 
to hit (something) lightly with the palm of the hand or some other flat surface
to pat a ball
2. 
to slap (a person or animal) gently, esp on the back, as an expression of affection, congratulation, etc
3. (transitive)
to shape, smooth, etc, with a flat instrument or the palm
4. (intransitive)
to walk or run with light footsteps
5.  pat someone on the back
noun
6. 
a light blow with something flat
7. 
a gentle slap
8. 
a small mass of something
a pat of butter
9. 
the sound made by a light stroke or light footsteps
10.  pat on the back
Word origin
C14: perhaps imitative

Examples of 'patting' in a sentence
patting

`Now you must tell us everything about your wonderful American trip," she said, patting the sofa.
Skelton, Alison Scott AN OLDER WOMAN
I sat in my car, patting Sam's head absently, wondering what to do next.
Wood, Ted SNOWJOB
But there is no use in us patting ourselves on the back.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
But he's in back-patting mode right now.
Globe and Mail (2003)
It's like patting your head and rubbing your stomach at the same time.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Coat the cheese in the breadcrumb mixture, patting to stick and coat completely.
The Sun (2017)
There is not so much, how do you say it, patting on the back?
Globe and Mail (2003)
But we've stopped patting ourselves on the back.
The Sun (2014)
But we will be patting the superfood under and around the eyes.
The Sun (2014)
There should be a brief squeeze, but no patting.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
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