shade

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

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