To become imperfect or defective; to crack or break.
To add a flaw to, to make imperfect or defective.
A storm of short duration.
An inclusion, stain, or other defect of a diamond or other gemstone.
A sudden burst of noise and disorder
A crack or breach, a gap or fissure; a defect of continuity or cohesion.
A defect or error in a contract or other document which may make the document invalid or ineffective.
A defect, fault, or imperfection, especially one that is hidden.
A sudden burst or gust of wind of short duration; windflaw.
To cause to seem inferior or soiled by comparison.
To coat a surface with a stain
To treat (a microscopic specimen) with a dye, especially one that dyes specific features
To taint or tarnish someone's character or reputation
To discolour.
To become stained; to take a stain.
A reagent or dye used to stain microscope specimens so as to make some structures visible.
A discoloured spot or area.
Any of a number of non-standard tinctures used in modern heraldry.
A blemish on one's character or reputation.
A substance used to soak into a surface and colour it.