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    pat
    [pat]
    verb
    pat (verb) · pats (third person present) · patted (past tense) · patted (past participle) · patting (present participle)
    1. touch quickly and gently with the flat of the hand:
      "he patted him consolingly on the shoulder" · "a nurse washed her all over and patted her dry"
      • draw attention to (something) by tapping it gently:
        "he patted the bench beside him and I sat down"
      • mold into shape or put in position with gentle taps:
        "she patted down the earth in each pot"
    noun
    pat (noun) · pats (plural noun)
    1. a light stroke with the hand:
      "giving him a friendly pat on the arm, she went off to join the others"
    2. a compact mass of soft material:
      "a pat of butter"
    Origin
    late Middle English (as a noun denoting a blow with something flat): probably imitative. The verb dates from the mid 16th century.
    pat
    [pat]
    adjective
    pat (adjective)
    1. simple and somewhat glib or unconvincing:
      "instead of enlightened minds I found prejudice and pat answers"
    adverb
    pat (adverb)
    1. at exactly the right moment or in the right way; conveniently or opportunely:
      "the happy ending came rather pat"
    Origin
    late 16th century: related to pat; apparently originally symbolic: a frequently found early use was hit pat (i.e. hit as if with flat blow).
    Pat.
    [Pat.]
    abbreviation
    1. Patent.
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    The word "pat" has several meanings: cambridge.org+2 1 2 3

    • To touch someone or something gently and usually repeatedly with the hand flat.
    • To strike lightly or gently with something flat, as with a paddle or the palm of the hand, usually in order to flatten, smooth, or shape.
    • To stroke or tap gently with the palm or fingers as an expression of affection, approbation, etc.
     
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