Definitions
There are 9 meanings of the word
Stain.
How to pronounce stain:
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Stain - as a noun
A soiled or discolored appearance
Example: "The wine left a dark stain"
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(microscopy) a dye or other coloring material that is used in microscopy to make structures visible
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Anything regarded as making something unclean
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A symbol of disgrace or infamy
Example: "And the lord set a mark upon cain"
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Stain - as a verb
Color with a liquid dye or tint
Example: "Stain this table a beautiful walnut color"
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Produce or leave stains
Example: "Red wine stains the table cloth"
Make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air; also used metaphorically
Example: "The silver was tarnished by the long exposure to the air"
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Color for microscopic study
Example: "The laboratory worker dyed the specimen"
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Example Sentences
"He spilled red wine on his shirt, leaving a large stain."
"She used a powerful detergent to remove the stubborn stain from the carpet."
"There was an ink stain on the corner of the document."
"The coffee cup left a ring-shaped stain on the wooden table."
"The painter accidentally left a paint stain on the floor."
Word Game Points
Is STAIN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, stain is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
STAIN has a SCRABBLE points total of 5.
Is STAIN a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, stain is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSTAIN has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 6.
Is STAIN a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, stain is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSTAIN has a WORDFEUD points total of 5.
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