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Meaning of pats

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

pats

Pronunciation:/pæts/

noun

Definitions

  1. The sound of a light slap or tap with a soft flat object, especially of a footstep

  2. A light tap or slap, especially with the hands

  3. A flattish lump of soft matter, especially butter or dung.

verb

Definitions

  1. To (gently) tap the flat of one's hand on a person or thing.

    Example: To show affection, he decided he would pat the boy on the head.

  2. To hit lightly and repeatedly with the flat of the hand to make smooth or flat

    Example: I patted the cookie dough into shape.

  3. To stroke or fondle (an animal).

    Example: Do you want to pat the cat?

  4. To gently rain.

noun

Definitions

  1. Patent.

  2. Pattern.