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speck

/spˈɛk/ · 1 syllable

Meaning

noun

  1. a very small spot
    “the plane was just a speck in the sky”
  2. (nontechnical usage) a tiny piece of anything
  3. a slight but appreciable amount
    “this dish could use a touch of garlic”

verb

  1. produce specks in or on
    “speck the cloth”

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Words that rhyme with speck

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