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A speck of dust landed on the desk.
What does Speck mean?
a tiny spot or piece.
Dictionary definition
A very small spot, piece, or mark.
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From far away, the boat looked like a speck on the lake.
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The microscope helped students see a tiny speck they could not notice before.
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What does speck mean?
Speck means a tiny spot or piece.
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Which word is closest in meaning to speck?
Dot is close in meaning to speck in this context.
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Which word is a useful contrast for speck?
Large Piece contrasts with speck in this context.
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MeaningSpeck means a tiny spot or piece.
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More than one tiny spot or piece.
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