Meaning & use
patting
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Touching gently and repeatedly with the flat of the hand.
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She was patting the dog's head to calm it down.
He kept patting his pockets, searching for his keys.
A note on using this word
"Patting" is often used affectionately, as in patting a child's back or an animal's fur, conveying reassurance rather than force.
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