daub with (something)
To apply or smear a substance (onto something). A noun or pronoun is often used between "daub" and "with." I daubed the spot with stain remover and then tossed the pants in the washer. I'm going to daub the hinges with some grease to make that squeaking stop. Just daub the faucet with some of this cleaning paste and let it sit for five minutes. Then, you wipe it off, and the whole thing looks brand new!
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daub something with something
to smear or paint something with something sticky, such as paint, grease, makeup, etc. The mechanic daubed the part with grease and put it back where it came from. The end of the chair leg was daubed with glue and set into place.
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