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   dab

   /dab/

   verb

   • 1. press against (something) lightly several times with a piece of absorbent material in order to clean or dry it or to apply a substance: "he dabbed his mouth with his napkin"
   • ▪ apply (a substance) with light quick strokes: "she dabbed disinfectant on the cut"
   • 2. strike with a light blow. dialect

   noun

   • 1. a small amount of something: "she licked a dab of chocolate from her finger" Similar dropdashspotsmeardribbletricklesplashsprinklespecktastelicktracetouchhintsuggestionsoupçonparticlebitmodicumlittleinformal:smidgentad
   • ▪ a brief application of a piece of absorbent material to a surface: "apply concealer with light dabs" Similar patpresstouchblotmopwipesmudgesmear
   • ▪ a small portion of cannabis oil or resin, or another drug in a highly concentrated form, that can be vaporized or burned and inhaled: "the patient reported taking a dab of marijuana approximately five hours before his appointment"
   • 2. fingerprints: informal British "the catalogue is being dusted for your dabs"

   Word Origin Middle English: symbolic of a light striking movement; compare with dabble and dib.

   Scrabble Points: 6

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   What is a DAB+ radio?

   • DAB+ is an upgraded version of DAB digital radio that gives you access to even more stations. To receive DAB+ stations you must have a DAB+ enabled radio. If you recently bought a new DAB radio, then the chances are you already have DAB+. The simplest way to be sure is to look for the Digital Radio Tick Mark on the radio or its packaging.

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   What does a DAB mean?

   • A dab of something is a small amount of it that is put onto a surface. She wore no make-up, not even a dab of lipstick. A dab is a small flat fish with rough scales. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers DAB is the transmission of digital stereo over conventional radio channels.

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   What is DAB & why is it important?

   • Additional radio services DAB has allowed the BBC to broadcast digital only radio services. These include 6 Music and Radio 4 Extra. It has also allowed us to broadcast World Service in the UK and given the whole of the UK access to services such as Asian Network.

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   Is dabbing a slang word?

   • Though the ability to create dabs goes back for decades, dabbing only started catching on in the 2010s, at which point it got the slang name dabbing, based on how one dabs an amount of concentrate to smoke it. There is a serious concern that dabbing is far more dangerous than conventional pot smoking.

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   Is Dab+ a streaming service?

   • Since there is no need for streaming, as is the case with internet radio, there are no additional costs. DAB+ is neither a broadcasting nor a streaming service. On the contrary, Digital Audio Broadcasting offers an infinite number of radio programmes to choose from.

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   What is the difference between FM radio and DAB radio?

   • As already mentioned, the biggest difference is in the mode of transmission. While FM radios are analogue, using radio waves, DAB radios receive content digitally. Thanks to DAB radio, which is digital-terrestrial, radio programmes can be received without the static noise caused by radio waves.

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3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishDAB | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   DAB definition: 1. to touch something with quick light touches, or to put a substance on something with quick light…. Learn more.

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     dab definicja: 1. to touch something with quick light...

   • Dab Spanish Translation

     DAB translate: dar toques ligeros a, aplicar con toques...

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   : a concentrated extract of cannabis that is prepared by treating cannabis with a solvent (such as butane) and is used by heating the concentrate on a hot surface (as of metal or glass) and inhaling the vapors. Note: Dab occurs in several forms including a resinous sticky oil, a crumbly wax, or a brittle solid.

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   What is the difference between DAB and DAB+? DAB+ is an upgraded version of DAB digital radio that gives you access to even more stations. To receive DAB+ stations you must have a DAB+ enabled ...

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   DAB is the transmission of digital stereo over conventional radio channels. DAB is an abbreviation for 'digital audio broadcasting'. The overall sound quality of DAB is miles better than FM.

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   DAB stands for Digital Audio Broadcasting. It is a digital radio service which is broadcast from a UK-wide network of transmitters. It uses digital technology which enables broadcasters to...

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   Dab, in its regular use, is a noun or verb referring to light taps or strokes, but it has taken on a number of slang senses. In the marijuana community, dabbing refers to a more intense form of consuming marijuana.

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   In this article, we’ll take a look at how that’s possible and explain the differences between digital radio, internet radio and FM radio, while also providing insights into why DAB makes sense and which devices are DAB or DAB+ enabled.