English Dictionary
Definition of “speck”
speck (spɛk
)
Definitions
noun
- a very small mark or spot
- a small or tiny piece of something
verb
- (tr) to mark with specks or spots
Word Origin
Old English specca; related to Middle Dutch spekelen to sprinkle
Synonyms
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particle,
bit,
grain,
dot,
atom,
shred,
mite,
jot,
modicum,
whit,
tittle,
iota,
Usage examples
He inspected his immaculately tailored lapel and flicked off a minute speck of dust with a polished fingernail.
Hinxman, Margaret, The Sound of Murder (1986)To his surprise, there is not even a speck of dust on his trousers after his 2-hour tour.
Business Today (1998)Some keep washing themselves worried there may be a speck of dirt left.
The Mercury, Sunday Tasmanian (2005)A speck of green paint on it was found to match his kitchen units.
Sun, News of the World (2002)First there must be careful final brushing of the dinner jacket, for black shows every speck.
Brian Hoey, AT HOME WITH THE QUEEN: The Inside Story of the Royal Household (2002)
