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пятно́ — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • blemish noun A small mark or flaw that spoils an otherwise clean or attractive surface.
  • blot noun A spot or stain, especially of ink or a similar substance.
  • blotch noun An uneven patch of color or discoloration.
  • dirt noun Soil, earth, or any unclean substance on a surface.
  • fleck noun A small spot, streak, or speckle.
  • mark noun A visible line, spot, or impression left on a surface.
  • slick adj Smooth and slippery, often because of a coating of liquid.
  • 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

пятно́ is used for these senses in English:

  • blemish A moral defect; a character flaw.
  • blot A blemish, spot or stain made by a coloured substance.
  • blot (by extension) A stain on someone's reputation or character; a disgrace.
  • blotch An uneven patch of color or discoloration.
  • dirt A stain or spot (on clothes etc); any foreign substance that worsens appearance.
  • fleck A small spot or streak; a speckle.
  • mark A visible impression or sign; a blemish, scratch, or stain, whether accidental or intentional. [from 9th c.]
  • slick A covering of liquid, particularly oil.

blemish — full definition

  1. noun A small mark or flaw that spoils an otherwise clean or attractive surface.
  2. verb To spoil the appearance or reputation of something.

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.

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