Pat
[pæt]
Definition
(noun.) the sound made by a gentle blow.
(adj.) exactly suited to the occasion; 'a pat reply' .
(adv.) completely or perfectly; 'he has the lesson pat'; 'had the system down pat'.
Typist: Sam--From WordNet
Definition
(v. t.) To strike gently with the fingers or hand; to stroke lightly; to tap; as, to pat a dog.
(n.) A light, quik blow or stroke with the fingers or hand; a tap.
(n.) A small mass, as of butter, shaped by pats.
(a.) Exactly suitable; fit; convenient; timely.
(adv.) In a pat manner.
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Synonyms and Synonymous
a. [Colloquial.] Fit, apt, pertinent, suitable, appropriate.
n. Rap, dab, tap, hit, light blow.
v. a. Rap, dab, tap, strike lightly, hit.
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Definition
n. a small moulded lump of butter.
n. a light quick blow as with the hand.—v.t. to strike gently: to tap:—pr.p. pat′ting; pa.t. and pa.p. pat′ted.—Pat on the back to mark approval by patting on the back to patronise.
adj. fitly: at the right time or place.—adv. Pat′ly fitly conveniently.—n. Pat′ness fitness appropriateness.
Typist: Thaddeus
Examples
- To these may be added antikamnia (acetanilide), the headache remedy, and saccharin, by Fahlberg (Pat. Edward W. Byrn. The Progress of Invention in the Nineteenth Century.
- In dyes artificial alizarine, by Graebe and Lieberman (Pat. Edward W. Byrn. The Progress of Invention in the Nineteenth Century.
- Practically all the copper now produced, except that from Lake Superior, is refined electrolytically by substantially the method of Farmer’s patent (Pat. Edward W. Byrn. The Progress of Invention in the Nineteenth Century.
- The artificial production of salicylic acid, by Kolbe (Pat. Edward W. Byrn. The Progress of Invention in the Nineteenth Century.
- They asked Pat to join them in signing the pledge, and he consented. Ulysses S. Grant. Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant.
- And pray, Pat, what takes you over to Oxford? Harriette Wilson. The Memoirs of Harriette Wilson.
- The first back-pedal brake is shown in United States Pat. Edward W. Byrn. The Progress of Invention in the Nineteenth Century.
- Joe patted the coverlet on my shoulder with his great good hand, and said, in what I thought a husky voice, Good night! Charles Dickens. Great Expectations.
- I thought so, the Lieutenant-Colonel patted him on the shoulder. Hemingway, Ernest. For Whom The Bell Tolls.
- He has patted the babies on the head,' said Mr. Perker, trembling with anxiety. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- He patted her back soothingly, and finding that she was recovering, followed it up by a bashful kiss or two, which brought Jo round at once. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
- She brought it over to the table and set it down and then patted Fernando on the shoulder as he bent to eat. Hemingway, Ernest. For Whom The Bell Tolls.
- I am a poor man, said he, as he patted it affectionately, and thrust it into the depths of his inner pocket. Arthur Conan Doyle. The Return of Sherlock Holmes.
- I set it on the table; then patted him, and said softly, Lie down! Charlotte Bronte. Jane Eyre.
- Maria could not keep still and she walked around patting and gentling the horses and making them all more nervous and agitated. Hemingway, Ernest. For Whom The Bell Tolls.
- Gooseberry, said the Sergeant, patting his head, you have got something in that small skull of yours--and it isn't cotton-wool. Wilkie Collins. The Moonstone.
- Pablo was standing by the horse, leaning against him, moving with him as he swung with the length of the picket rope and patting him on the neck. Hemingway, Ernest. For Whom The Bell Tolls.
- Don't you mind a woman's hasty word, George, says Mrs. Bagnet, patting him on the shoulder. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- She is still petting and patting it when the cows come in to be milked. Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
- I thought you would want us to-night--me and the hetman here (patting his pony's neck), and Tom and his charger. Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
- Me, said the boy, and Emma, patting the limp bonnet of the child he was nursing. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- The trooper (if trooper he be or have been) takes her bonnet off, with a light touch for so strong a hand, and pats her on the head. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- The old man receives it in his arms like a beloved grandchild and pats it tenderly. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- All metallic sodium and potassium are now obtained by electrolysis of fused hydroxides or chlorides (Pats. Edward W. Byrn. The Progress of Invention in the Nineteenth Century.
- One night, very late, near Dublin, he met two of his brothers just as they had got into a violent row with three raw-boned, half naked Irish pats. Harriette Wilson. The Memoirs of Harriette Wilson.
- Having cast his sharp eye all about it, Mr. Bucket returns to his chair next his friend Mr. George and pats Mr. George affectionately on the shoulder. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- The first machine was invented in 1884, and patented in 1885, but it was subsequently reorganized and greatly improved in Pats. Edward W. Byrn. The Progress of Invention in the Nineteenth Century.
- Bella drew his arm closer through hers as they walked along, and gave it a number of consolatory pats. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
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