1. gentle touches or light blows with the hand
Usage: plural of pat

1. touches or strikes gently with the hand
Usage: third person singular present of pat

Examples

• She gave the dog several gentle pats on the head.
• The mother pats her baby’s back to help with burping.
• He pats the dough into a flat circle.
• The coach pats each player on the shoulder after the game.
• She pats her pockets looking for her keys.
• The baker pats flour onto the work surface.