stain

verb
[L14573]

Compounds

In compounds

Forms

  • simple present : stain
  • simple present, singular, third person : stains
  • simple past : stained
  • present participle : staining
  • past participle : stained

Senses

  • cause a mark on a surface
  • coat a surface
  • to discolor, soil, or spot, spotting

stain

noun
[L14572]

Compounds

In compounds

Forms

  • singular : stain
  • plural : stains

Senses

  • discoloration different from the surface or medium it is found upon
  • patch left by a certain substance on a surface