A substance used to soak into a surface and colour it.
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.
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 bunch of twigs or hair etc, used as a brush.
A quick, light sweeping motion.
A kind of cape, forming part of a woman's dress.
A kitchen utensil, now usually made from stiff wire loops fixed to a handle (and formerly of twigs), used for whipping (or a mechanical device with the same function).
A plane used by coopers for evening chines.
A small handheld broom with a small (or no) handle.
To move whiskers.
In cooking, to whip e.g. eggs or cream.
To move something with quick light sweeping motions.
To move lightly and nimbly.
To move something rapidly and with no warning.