Meaning ofblackin English

black

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Pluralblacks
Comparative Adjectiveblacker
Superlative Adjectiveblackest
Past Tenseblacked
Participle Verbblacking
Third Person Singularblacks

Definitions

Adjective
1. dark and absorbing all light; devoid of hue
2. lacking illumination; completely dark
  The room was completely black after the power outage.
3. relating to dark-skinned ethnic groups
  The black community has made significant contributions to society.
4. of spades or clubs suits; playing cards
  In poker, the black cards are spades and clubs.
5. having evil or bad connotations; ill-omened
  The black cat is often seen as a symbol of bad luck.
6. expressing threat; menacing or sullen
  The black expression on his face made me nervous.
7. illegitimate or unauthorized; disgraced
  The company was involved in a black market operation.
8. foul; dirty or soiled
  The black smoke from the chimney indicated a problem.
9. without cream or milk (in beverages)
  She preferred her coffee black, without any additives.
10. relating to a specific set (in games, like chess)
  In chess, the black pieces are controlled by one player.
11. clandestine; secretive operations
  The company was accused of engaging in black market activities.
12. having dark features (hair, fur, etc.)
  The black fur of the animal helped it blend into the shadows.
Noun
1. absence of light or reflected color
  The room was painted with black to create a cozy atmosphere.
2. a dark dye or pigment; coloring agent
  The artist used a black pigment to create a dramatic effect.
3. writing instrument with black pigment
  She wrote her signature with a black pen.
4. a specific billiards ball
  The player aimed to hit the black ball into the pocket.
5. a chess player using black pieces
  The black player made a strategic move to win the game.
6. something that is black in color
  The black dress she wore to the party was stunning.
Verb
1. to change something to black; darken
  The photographer used a filter to black the background of the photo.
2. to apply black coating (to shoes, etc.)
  She needed to black her boots before wearing them to the formal event.
3. to boycott something (in a labor dispute)
  The union decided to black the company's products in support of the striking workers.

Compounds / Phrases

blackback blackball blackberry blackberries blackbird blackbirds blackboards blackbody blackbrush blackcurrant blackfin blackfly blackflies blackhead blackhearted blackjack blacklight blacklist blacklisted blacklisting blackmailers blackout blackouts blackseed blacksmith blacksmithing blacktail blackthorns blacktop blackwater blackwork boneblack eyeblack black out pitch-black nonblack black pudding black tang shoeblack black diamond blackbox blacksmiths blackhole blaxploitation blackspot blackface blackletter blackmarket blackland black earth stellar black hole black hat black elder black henbane black lead black sheep black ice black magic black tie blackwashed blackwashing black alder black bag black box black and white black cohosh black snakeroot black chanterelle black salmon black art black hole antiblack blackballs blackbirders blackbodies blackboy blackbucks blackcaps blackcocks blackfaces blackfins blackfishes blackgums blackhanders blackheart blackhearts blackjacking blackjacks blackleads blacklegs blacklisters blackpolls blacksnake blacksnakes blacktails blacktopped blacktopping blacktops blackwaters shoeblacks black cherry black-hat

Meaning ofblackin English

black

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