speck
/spˈɛk/
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Definitions
Noun
a very small spot; "the plane was just a speck in the sky"
Noun
(nontechnical usage) a tiny piece of anything
Noun
a slight but appreciable amount; "this dish could use a touch of garlic"
Verb
produce specks in or on; "speck the cloth"
Synonyms
More General Terms
dapple
fleck
maculation
mark
material
patch
small indefinite amount
small indefinite quantity
speckle
spot
stuff