stained

UK
/steɪnd/
US
/steɪnd/
stainedpast participle
UK
/steɪnd/
US
/steɪnd/
Used as the past participle of the verb 'stain' functioning adjectivally.
Translations
The tablecloth was stained with wine.
Скатерть была запятнана вином.
The stained glass windows were beautiful.
Окрашенные стеклянные окна были красивыми.
Definitions
Marked or discolored with a stain.
The tablecloth was stained with red wine after the dinner party.
Having a tarnished or sullied reputation.
The politician's stained reputation made it difficult for him to win the election.
Colored or tinted with translucent pigment, especially referring to glass treated with such pigment.
Sunlight streamed through the stained glass and painted the floor with colors.
stainverb

stained

Past Simple

stained
Past Simple
stained
Past Participle
staining
Gerund
UK
/steɪn/
US
/steɪn/
Translations
Be careful not to stain your clothes with the paint.
Будь осторожен, чтобы не пачкать одежду краской.
They decided to stain the wood to give it a darker finish.
Они решили окрасить дерево, чтобы придать ему более темный оттенок.
The scandal could stain his reputation permanently.
Скандал может навсегда запятнать его репутацию.
Additional translations
Definitions
to discolor or soil something, especially with a liquid or dye.
She accidentally stained her shirt with coffee.
to damage or tarnish the reputation or character of someone or something.
The scandal stained his reputation permanently.
to apply a stain to wood, fabric, or other materials to change its color.
He decided to stain the wooden table to give it a darker finish.
stainnoun
Definitions
A discoloration or spot on a surface, typically one that is difficult to remove.
The red wine left a stubborn stain on the white carpet.
A dye or pigment used to color materials, especially in biological research to highlight structures in microscopic specimens.
The scientist applied a stain to the slide to better observe the cell structures under the microscope.
A mark of disgrace or infamy; a blemish on one's reputation.
The scandal left a permanent stain on the politician's career.
A translucent pigmented solution applied to wood, concrete, or similar materials to colour and highlight the surface.
We applied a dark walnut stain to the deck to enhance the grain.
stainadjective
Definitions
Used attributively before another noun, relating to or designed for removing, resisting, or otherwise involving stains.
He bought a stain remover to clean the carpet.