splotch

UK
/splɒtʃ/
US
/splɑtʃ/

Translations

splotchnoun
splotches
pl
UK
/splɒtʃ/
US
/splɑtʃ/
The artist added a bright red splotch to the canvas to create a focal point.
L'artiste a ajouté une tache rouge vif à la toile pour créer un point focal.
Additional translations
souillureSoutenu ou moins courant, pour une marque disgracieuse sur une surface.
éclaboussureSurtout pour une marque irrégulière de liquide, de peinture ou d'encre.
splotchverb
splotched
Past Simple
splotched
Past Participle
splotching
Gerund
Paint had splotched the floor after the careless renovation.
De la peinture avait taché le sol après la rénovation négligée.
Additional translations
éclabousserPour des projections irrégulières de liquide, de peinture ou d'encre.
splotchadjective
UK
/splɒtʃ/
US
/splɑːtʃ/
Used attributively (e.g., "splotch pattern"), so treated as adjective.
tachetéEmploi attributif.
The designer chose a splotch pattern for the wallpaper.
Le designer a choisi un motif tacheté pour le papier peint.

Definitions

splotchnoun
A large, irregular spot or blot, especially one that is colored.
The artist added a bright red splotch to the canvas to create a focal point.
A smear or daub of a substance such as mud, paint, or ink that mars a surface.
There was a dark splotch of oil on the driveway.
splotchverb
To mark, cover, or stain with large irregular spots.
Paint had splotched the floor after the careless renovation.
splotchadjective
Relating to or characterised by irregular spots or blotches (used attributively).
The designer chose a splotch pattern for the wallpaper.