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fläck — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • blot noun A spot or stain, especially of ink or a similar substance.
  • bruise noun A discoloured mark on the skin caused by a blow that damages blood vessels underneath without breaking the surface.
  • Dot noun A small, round mark or spot.
  • fleck noun A small spot, streak, or speckle.
  • 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

fläck is used for these senses in English:

  • blot A blemish, spot or stain made by a coloured substance.
  • bruise A dark mark on fruit or vegetables caused by a blow to the surface.
  • dot Anything small and like a speck comparatively; a small portion or specimen.
  • fleck A small spot or streak; a speckle.
  • spot A round or irregular patch on the surface of a thing having a different color, texture etc. and generally round in shape.
  • spot A stain or disfiguring mark.
  • 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.

bruise — full definition

  1. noun A discoloured mark on the skin caused by a blow that damages blood vessels underneath without breaking the surface.
  2. verb To cause this kind of mark by striking or knocking something.
  3. verb To hurt someone's feelings or pride.

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