A small, barely detectable amount.
An instruction to the database engine as to how a query should be executed, for example whether to use an index or not.
An implicit suggestion that avoids a direct statement.
A clue.
Information in a computer-based font that suggests how the outlines of the font's glyphs should be distorted in order to produce, at specific sizes, a visually appealing pixel-based rendering; an instance of hinting.
To develop and add hints to a font.
To imply without a direct statement; to provide a clue.
To bring to mind by a slight mention or remote allusion; to suggest in an indirect manner.
A very small degree of a quantity, or variety of meaning
Something that blocks light, particularly in a window.
A variety of a colour/color, in particular one obtained by adding black (compare tint).
An aspect that is reminiscent of something.
A ghost or specter; a spirit.
A subtle variation in a concept.
A postage stamp showing an obvious difference in colour/color to the original printing and needing a separate catalogue/catalog entry.
Subtle insults.
A candle-shade.
A cover around or above a light bulb, a lampshade.
Darkness where light, particularly sunlight, is blocked.
To shield (someone or something) from light.
To reduce (a window) so that only its title bar is visible.
To alter slightly.
To move slightly from one's normal fielding position.
To vary or approach something slightly, particularly in color.
To darken, particularly in drawing.
To surpass by a narrow margin.
To throw shade, to subtly insult someone.
To shield oneself from light.