Light stroke (3)
'light stroke' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for pat that I've seen before include "Tap lightly" , "Light hand stroke" , "Knob (of butter)" , "'Light touch, on the back say (3)'" , "Glib; touch affectionately" .)
'light stroke' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for dab that I've seen before include "Gently wipe" , "A small fish - bad one" , "Expert; flat fish" , "Flounder" , "Apply light touches of colour to the fish" .)
(Other definitions for caress that I've seen before include "Touch with affection" , "Pat" , "Scares with loving gesture" , "pet[s]" , "show of affection" .)