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to dabble
01
to dip or lightly immerse a part of the body, such as hands or feet, in water
Transitive: to dabble a body part in water | to dabble a body part
02
(of water birds) to feed by dipping the bill into water, often at the water's surface or in shallow areas
Intransitive
03
to engage in water-related activities in a playful or casual manner
Intransitive
04
to engage in an activity without deep commitment or serious involvement
Transitive: to dabble in an activity
dabble
v
dabbled
adj
dabbled
adj
dabbler
n
dabbler
n
Example
At the spa, clients could dabble their feet in rejuvenating foot baths to relax.
On a hot summer day, the children loved to dabble their feet in the cool stream.
She sat by the edge of the pool, dabbling her fingers in the water.
During the beach vacation, they spent lazy afternoons dabbling their toes in the gentle waves.
After a long hike, they found a pond where they could dabble their feet and soothe their muscles.
