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splotch

 (splŏch)
n.
An irregularly shaped spot, stain, or colored area.
tr.v. splotched, splotch·ing, splotch·es
To mark with splotches or a splotch.

[Perhaps blend of spot, blot and botch.]

splotch′i·ness n.
splotch′y adj.
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splotch

(splɒtʃ)
n, vb
the usual US word for splodge
[C17: perhaps a blend of spot + blotch]
ˈsplotchy adj
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splotch

(splɒtʃ)

n.
1. a large, irregular spot; blot; stain; blotch.
v.t.
2. to mark or cover with splotches.
v.i.
3. to be susceptible to stains or blots.
4. to cause or be liable to cause stains, blots, or spots.
[1595–1605; orig. uncertain]
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.splotch - an irregularly shaped spotsplotch - an irregularly shaped spot    
blot, smirch, smudge, daub, slur, smear, spot - a blemish made by dirt; "he had a smudge on his cheek"
Verb1.splotch - blotch or spot
blob, fleck, blot, spot - make a spot or mark onto; "The wine spotted the tablecloth"
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splotch

noun
A discolored mark made by smearing:
verb
To mark or soil with spots:
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splotch

[ˈsplɒtʃ] n (= splodge) → tache f
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Down the Strand the lamps were but misty splotches of diffused light which threw a feeble circular glimmer upon the slimy pavement.
They were coarse, unsubstantial, freckled all over with broad yellow splotches, and could neither stand wear nor public exhibition.
The wind had risen and the storm gathered force; they gave from time to time a thump at the firm windows and dashed even against those protected by the verandah their vicious splotches of rain.
Black as the inky rafters and wainscot except for occasional splotches a few shades less begrimed, where repairs had been made.
"If they come close enough," she said, "we can see their eyes shining in the dark--they resemble dull splotches of light.
For those who were asking her if her ivory coloured jumpsuit was going to end up with splotches of the spray tan, here is your answer: Most tanning sprays dry instantly.
They find imaginary cities in ruin, vast meadows of wildflowers, little pockets of Eden emerging from splotches of paint.
When she refuses to say "Wash off," splotches of colour continue to spread from object to object until the entire world is afflicted with a terrible case of coloritis!
Yang Yang's abstract works are reminiscent of the first attempts of a small child -- black splotches on white paper.
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At first glance, the oddly shaped splotches darkening a vibrant yellow piece of amber appear to be amorphous blobs.