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PAT
- hitting the mark precisely [adj PATTER, PATTEST] / to stroke gently [v PATTED, PATTING, PATS]
- known thoroughly [adj PATTER, PATTEST] / to touch lightly [v PATS, PATTED, PATTING]
- to strike or tap gently
- light stroke
- small mass of something soft, as butter
- exactly to the point
- male given name, form of Patrick
- female given name, form of Patricia
- point after touchdown; points after touchdown
- preauthorized automatic transfer
- word of praise, congratulations, or encouragement
- to pat or pass the hands over the body of (a clothed person) to detect concealed weapons, drugs, etc.
- to praise, congratulate, or encourage
- to cling firmly to one's decision