flyspeck
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fly·speck
(flī′spĕk′)n.
1. A small dark speck or stain made by the excrement of a fly.
2. A minute or insignificant spot.
tr.v. fly·specked, fly·speck·ing, fly·specks
1. To mark or foul with flyspecks.
2. Slang To examine closely or in minute detail; scrutinize.
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flyspeck
(ˈflaɪˌspɛk)n
1. (Zoology) the small speck of the excrement of a fly
2. a small spot or speck
vb
(tr) to mark with flyspecks
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fly•speck
(ˈflaɪˌspɛk)n.
1. a speck or tiny stain from the excrement of a fly.
2. any minute spot.
3. a minute detail or flaw.
v.t. 4. to mark with flyspecks.
[1850–55]
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flyspeck
Past participle: flyspecked
Gerund: flyspecking
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Noun | 1. | flyspeck - a tiny dark speck made by the excrement of a fly |
Adj. | 1. | flyspeck - very small; "diminutive in stature"; "a lilliputian chest of drawers"; "her petite figure"; "tiny feet"; "the flyspeck nation of Bahrain moved toward democracy" |
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