1daub 
/ˈdɑ:b/ verb
daubs; daubed; daub·ing /ˈdɑ:b/ verb 1 [+ obj] a : to put something on something with quick, small motions : dab
▪ He daubed some cologne on his neck. ▪ Daub the potatoes with a little butter.
b : to write (something) on a surface
▪ Various political slogans had been daubed on the walls. 2 : to lightly touch (something) usually with quick, small motions : dab [+ obj] ▪ He sighed deeply and daubed his eyes with a tissue. [no obj] — usually + at ▪ She daubed at the wound with a wet cloth.
▪ He daubed some cologne on his neck. ▪ Daub the potatoes with a little butter.
b : to write (something) on a surface
▪ Various political slogans had been daubed on the walls.
