splotch [splɒtʃ] n

splotch [splɒtʃ] n
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  • Splotch — (spl[o^]ch), n. [Cf. {Splash}.] A spot; a stain; a daub. R. Browning. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • splotch — [splɔtʃ US spla:tʃ] n [Date: 1600 1700; Origin: Perhaps from spot + blotch] a ↑splodge …   Dictionary of contemporary English

  • splotch — /splɒtʃ / (say sploch) noun 1. a large, irregular spot; blot; stain. –verb (t) 2. to mark with splotches. Also, splodge /splɒdʒ/ (say sploj). {? blend of Old English splott spot and patch} –splotchy, adjective …  

  • splotch — UK [splɒtʃ] / US [splɑtʃ] noun [countable] Word forms splotch : singular splotch plural splotches American informal a splodge …   English dictionary

  • splotch — [[t]splɒ̱tʃ[/t]] splotches N COUNT A splotch is a large uneven mark or stain, especially one that has been caused by a liquid. Syn: splodge …   English dictionary

  • splotch — [[t]splɒtʃ[/t]] n. 1) a large, irregular spot; blot; stain; blotch 2) to mark or cover with splotches 3) to be susceptible to stains or blots 4) to cause or be liable to cause stains, blots, or spots • Etymology: 1595–1605; orig. uncert …   From formal English to slang

  • splotchy — splotch•y [[t]ˈsplɒtʃ i[/t]] adj. splotch•i•er, splotch•i•est marked or covered with splotches • Etymology: 1805–15 …   From formal English to slang

  • splodge — 1. noun /ˈsplɒdʒ/ An irregular shaped splash or smear (of liquid) Syn: splotch 2. verb /ˈsplɒdʒ/ To make a splodge Syn: splotch …   Wiktionary

  • splodge — [[t]splɒ̱ʤ[/t]] splodges N COUNT A splodge is a large uneven mark or stain, especially one that has been caused by a liquid. [BRIT] (in AM, use splotch) …   English dictionary

  • splotched — adjective marked with irregularly shaped spots or blots • Syn: ↑blotched, ↑blotchy • Similar to: ↑patterned • Derivationally related forms: ↑blotch (for: ↑blotchy) …   Useful english dictionary

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