speck
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(verb) produce specks in or on |
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Related Words: mark |
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| 2. |
(noun) a very small spot; "the plane was just a speck in the sky" |
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Synonyms: pinpoint |
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Related Words: dapple, fleck, maculation, patch, speckle, spot |
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(noun) (nontechnical usage) a tiny piece of anything |
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Synonyms: atom, molecule, mote, particle |
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Related Words: grain, material, stuff |
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(noun) a small but appreciable amount; "this dish could use a touch of garlic" |
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Synonyms: hint, jot, mite, pinch, soupcon, touch |
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Related Words: small indefinite amount, small indefinite quantity |
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