dab off

He filled the sink and dabbed off the spare lather.

Dip a finger in paint, dab off excess on a paper towel, gently press a design onto egg.

Dab off glaze paint mixture with crumpled plastic wrap.

Dip the sponge into the paint, dab off the excess and make a pattern of stamps on the egg.

He asked a counterman for some damp towels to dab off the child's pale face and soiled jacket.

I said, jumping down from my stool and trying to dab off the wet spots on him with my kerchief.

Dab off with absorbent paper, wash with warm water and alkali-free soap.

Dab off on paper.

Du Chaillu leaned over him and pressed the wet cloth to his forehead, dabbing off the sweat.

She pulls off her jacket and shirt, and reaches for a towel, dabbing off the sweat.

Dip the foam square into the paint pool, then lift it up and dab off the excess paint onto newpaper.

He put a hand to his cheek and dabbed off a tear; the ammoniac fetor was crackling in his sinuses.

As for the wetness, there is a choice – either dab off with a small amount of toilet paper or use a towel specially for the purpose.

After dabbing off the crumbs with Hello Kitty tissue and lathering up with Hello Kitty soap, passengers could nap on Hello Kitty pillows or browse limited-edition Hello Kitty duty-free products, according to a press release from EVA.

For sponging 'off' - apply colour with a brush or sponge and then take a clean damp sponge and dab off -leaving a hint of colour on the surface, ensure you rinse the sponge to avoid build up. (Use a rag instead of a sponge if you wish).