(~s, ~ing, ~ed)
1.
A ~ is a mark on something that is difficult to remove.
Remove ~s by soaking in a mild solution of bleach.
...a black ~.
N-COUNT: oft supp N
2.
If a liquid ~s something, the thing becomes coloured or marked by the liquid.
Some foods can ~ the teeth, as of course can smoking.
VERB: V n
~ed
His clothing was ~ed with mud.
ADJ: usu v-link ADJ
-~ed
...ink-~ed fingers.
COMB in ADJ