The term 'LIGHT PAT' is composed of two words, 'LIGHT' and 'PAT'. The first word, 'LIGHT', is a verb meaning to make something less dark or to provide illumination. The second word, 'PAT', is a noun meaning a LIGHT touch or stroke. The crossword solutions for this term are 'DAB' and 'TAP'. 'DAB' is a verb meaning to lightly TAP or press something, while 'TAP' is also a verb meaning to lightly hit or strike something. Together, these two words describe a LIGHT touch or stroke, which is the definition of the term 'LIGHT PAT'.