Small globs (4)
I believe the answer is:
dabs
'small globs' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for dabs that I've seen before include "Fish < experts" , "Fish; fingerprints" , "'Pats at, with a cloth, say (4)'" , "digitally recorded evidence" , "Applies light touches" .)