noun
patting
PA-tihng
noun
1
The act of gently tapping something with the flat of the hand.
"A few gentle pattings on the back calmed the crying baby."
How to Use Patting
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe act of patting something — a light, repeated tap with the hand.
Word Forms
pattings plural
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A few gentle _____ on the back calmed the crying baby.