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Blotch: meaning, definitions and examples

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blotch

 

[ blษ’tสƒ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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.
Context #3 | Verb

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mancha

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคงเคฌเฅเคฌเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Fleck

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ noda

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะปัะผะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ plama

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ—ใฟ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tache

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ mancha

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท leke

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์–ผ๋ฃฉ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจู‚ุนุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ skvrna

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลกkvrna

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฑก็‚น

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ madeลพ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ blettur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดะฐา›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒšแƒแƒฅแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ lษ™kษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ mancha

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,189, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.