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| col·or [ kúllər ] |
noun (plural col·ors) |
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1. property causing visual sensation: the property of objects that depends on the light that they reflect and is perceived as red, blue, green, or other shades
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2. not black or white: a manifestation of color, e.g. red or green, as opposed to black, white, or gray
  printed in color
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3. graphic arts pigment: a pigment used in painting
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4. something that adds color: something that is used to add color to something, e.g. paint, cosmetics, or dye
She chose an auburn color to dye her hair.
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5. natural shade of complexion: the natural shade or color of somebody's skin as characteristic of race, especially of somebody who is not white
We do not discriminate against people on the basis of color.
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6. nonwhite skin coloration: a skin color other than that conventionally described as white
people of color
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7. healthy look to skin: the normal look of somebody's skin, especially in the face, when healthy
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8. extra facial redness: an extra redness in somebody's face, e.g. caused by embarrassment or exposure to cold wind
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9. variety of colors: brightness and variety in the colors that something such as a room or picture has
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10. interest or vividness: a quality in something that gives it interest or immediacy
The story lacks color.
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11. graphic arts use of color in painting: the use of color in painting, as distinct from line, form, or composition
liked her handling of color
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12. music sound quality: the quality of a particular sound
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13. law claim of legality: a claim or appearance of legal right
by color of law
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14. physics hypothetical quantum characteristic: a hypothetical property of quarks that takes three forms designated red, blue, and green
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15. physics hue and saturation: the property or aspect of something that involves hue, lightness, and saturation or, in the case of light, hue, brightness, and saturation
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16. optics ability to see colors: the aspect of visual perception by which an observer recognizes colors
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17. printing type of printing ink: the type and amount of inks used in a printing job
a four-color brochure
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18. mineral extract gold found in gravel: a particle of gold found in gravel or sand
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plural noun col·ors |
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1. somebody's real self: somebody's real beliefs, opinions, ethics, and principles
It showed her up in her true colors.
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2. national, state, or military flag: the flag of a nation, state, or military unit, or all of these combined, especially when on parade
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3. colors representing team or group: the colors that are used to represent a team, school, or other group
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4. clothing worn in sport: the clothing worn by a jockey or an athlete that indicates the horse's owner or the team to which the athlete belongs
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5. U.K. sports team members' badge: a badge or other symbol given to members of a sports team
In her second year she got her rowing colors.
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6. heraldry heraldic color: the main heraldic colors tinctures of azure, vert, sable, gules, and purpure
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verb (past and past participle col·ored, present participle col·or·ing, 3rd person present singular col·ors) |
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1. transitive verb change color of something: to change or add to the color of something using paint, dye, cosmetics, or a similar agent
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2. intransitive verb take on color: to take on a particular color or change color
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3. intransitive verb blush: to get more red in the cheeks or face than usual, generally because of embarrassment
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4. transitive verb skew opinion or judgment: to influence an opinion or judgment, especially so as to make it less objective
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| [13th century. Via Old French < Latin color] |
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| col·or·er noun |
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nail your colors to the mast to make your opinions or intentions obvious
They've nailed their colors to the mast and announced that they will not sell their property for redevelopment.
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with flying colors to an excellent standard
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