Blotch: meaning, definitions and examples

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blotch

[ blɒtʃ ]

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art

A spot or stain, typically one that is irregular in shape.

Synonyms

mark, spot, stain

Examples of usage

There was a large blotch of paint on the canvas.
The artist carefully covered the blotch with a new layer of color.

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skin

A discolored patch or area on the skin.

Synonyms

blemish, discoloration, mark

Examples of usage

She noticed a blotch on her arm that wasn't there before.
The dermatologist examined the blotch and recommended treatment.

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art

To cover or mark with blotches.

Synonyms

mark, smudge, stain

Examples of usage

He accidentally blotched the painting with a drop of ink.
The spilled coffee blotched the tablecloth.

Translations

Translations of the word "blotch" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mancha

🇮🇳 धब्बा

🇩🇪 Fleck

🇮🇩 noda

🇺🇦 пляма

🇵🇱 plama

🇯🇵 しみ

🇫🇷 tache

🇪🇸 mancha

🇹🇷 leke

🇰🇷 얼룩

🇸🇦 بقعة

🇨🇿 skvrna

🇸🇰 škvrna

🇨🇳 污点

🇸🇮 madež

🇮🇸 blettur

🇰🇿 дақ

🇬🇪 ლაქა

🇦🇿 ləkə

🇲🇽 mancha

Word origin

The word 'blotch' originated from Middle English 'blacche' meaning a white spot or blot, which in turn came from Old Norse 'blikna' meaning to become pale. Over time, the meaning evolved to include any spot or stain, leading to the modern usage of 'blotch' to describe irregular marks or discolorations.