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Grammar : Verb
Spell : pat-doun
Phonetic Transcription : ˈpætˌdaʊn



Definition of pat down

  • As in examine : verb analyze, test
Example sentences :
  • This is accomplished when the brushes of the middle legs are used to pat down the pollen masses and to render them more compact.
  • Extract from : « The Behavior of the Honey Bee in Pollen Collection » by D. B. Casteel
  • A little pollen is loaded directly from the middle legs into the baskets when these legs are used to pat down the pollen masses.
  • Extract from : « The Behavior of the Honey Bee in Pollen Collection » by D. B. Casteel
  • Later, he found that his new tail was just what he needed to pat down the mud with which he covered the roof of his house.
  • Extract from : « Mother West Wind 'Why' Stories » by Thornton W. Burgess

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