vlek — meaning in English

English meaning

• blot noun A spot or stain, especially of ink or a similar substance.
• smudge noun A smear or blurry mark, especially one made by dirt, ink, or makeup.
• spot noun A small mark or patch of a different color or texture on a surface.
• stain noun A discoloured mark left by a substance that soaks into a surface.

Senses

vlek is used for these senses in English:

• blot A blemish, spot or stain made by a coloured substance.
• smudge A blemish or smear, especially a dark or sooty one.
• spot (ambitransitive) To stain; to leave a spot (on).
• stain A discolored spot or area caused by spillage or other contact with certain fluids or substances.

blot — full definition

1. noun A spot or stain, especially of ink or a similar substance.
2. noun Something that damages a reputation; a disgrace.
3. verb To soak up excess liquid, especially with absorbent paper.
4. verb To stain or mark with a coloured substance.

smudge — full definition

1. noun A smear or blurry mark, especially one made by dirt, ink, or makeup.
2. verb To smear or blur something by rubbing it, or to become blurred this way.

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