smudges
Pronunciation: [ˈsmʌdʒɪz]
Word
Context: "art and crafts"
(noun) smudges are dark or blurry marks that look messy. They can happen when something like ink or charcoal gets smudged on a paper or surface, making it look dirty.
Example
The artist liked the smudges on the paper because they added character to her drawing.
Example
There were no smudges on the clean white sheet of paper.
Example
Do you see the smudges on the canvas from yesterday's painting?
Context: "cleaning"
(verb) to smudge means to make a mark blurrier or messier, often by accidentally rubbing something. It can happen when you touch something that is still wet, like paint or ink.
Example
She smudges the colors on her canvas to create a beautiful effect.
Example
He didn't smudge any of the paint on the wall because he was careful.
Example
Did you accidentally smudge your drawing while it was still wet?
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