This is the 326th most frequent Tamil word.
தடவ
The Tamil word "தடவ" means "to stroke," "to rub," or "to caress" in English.
Here, 'தடவ' is used to mean 'to apply or spread'.
அவள் எண்ணெயை தனது கழுத்தில் தடவினாள்.
She applied oil on her neck.
Here, 'தடவ' is used in the context of 'to stroke or rub'.
அவர் பூமியில் கையை தடவினார்.
He swiped his hand across the ground.
In this sentence, 'தடவ' signifies 'to glide or slither'.