shade
- Noun. (uncountable) Darkness where light, particularly sunlight, is blocked.
- Noun. (countable) Something that blocks light, particularly in a window.
- Noun. (countable) A variety of a colour/color, in particular one obtained by adding black (compare tint).
- Noun. (figuratively) A subtle variation in a concept.
- Noun. (figuratively) An aspect that is reminiscent of something.
- Noun. (archaic) A ghost.
- Noun. (archaic) A creature that is partially human and partially angel.
- Noun. (countable) A postage stamp showing an obvious difference in colour/color to the original printing and needing a separate catalogue/catalog entry.
- Verb. (transitive) To shield from light.
- Verb. (transitive) To alter slightly.
- Verb. (intransitive) To vary slightly, particularly in color.
- Verb. (intransitive) (baseball) When a defensive player moves slightly from his normal fielding position.
- Verb. (transitive) To darken, particularly in drawing.
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