blacken

verbverified·updated Jun 3, 2026

to burn slightly and superficially so as to affect color

Framework senses

Wordset Dictionary2 sensesview framework →
§1
to make or become black
§2
to burn slightly and superficially so as to affect color
Legacy lexicon import1 senseview framework →
§1 · legacy_primary
to burn slightly and superficially so as to affect color
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