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splotch


1splotch

noun \ˈspläch\

: a large spot or mark of dirt, paint, etc.

Full Definition of SPLOTCH

:  spot, blotch
— splotchy \ˈsplä-chē\ adjective
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Examples of SPLOTCH

  1. <the bleach left a small white splotch on my shirt>

Origin of SPLOTCH

perhaps blend of spot and blotch
First Known Use: 1601

Related to SPLOTCH

Synonyms
blotch, dapple, dot, eyespot, fleck, mottle, patch, pip, point, speck, speckle, spot

Rhymes with SPLOTCH

blotch, botch, crotch, hotch, klatch, notch, scotch, Scotch, swatch, watch

2splotch

transitive verb

Definition of SPLOTCH

:  to mark with a splotch :  cover with splotches

Examples of SPLOTCH

  1. <ink from a leaking pen had badly splotched his shirt pocket>

First Known Use of SPLOTCH

1654

Related to SPLOTCH

Synonyms
blotch, dapple, dot, fleck, freckle, marble, mottle, pepper, shoot, speck, speckle, spot, sprinkle, stipple

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