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verbDefinition of BLACK
intransitive verb
: to become black
transitive verb
1
: to make black
2
chiefly British : to declare (as a business or industry) subject to boycott by trade-union members
See Examples of BLACK
- He blacked his boots with polish.
- Labor union members have blacked the company.
First Known Use of BLACK
13th century
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