smudge

(smŭj)

1. To make dirty, especially in one small area.
2. To smear or blur (something).
3. To fill (an orchard or another planted area) with dense smoke from a smudge pot in order to prevent damage from insects or frost.

1. To smear something as with dirt, soot, or ink.
2. To become smudged: Photo negatives smudge easily.

1. A blotch or smear.
2. A smoky fire used as a protection against insects or frost.

Related Forms:

• smudgˈi·ly adverb

• smudgˈi·ness noun

• smudgˈy adjective