n 1: a very small spot; "the plane was just a speck in the sky"
[syn: pinpoint]
2: (nontechnical usage) a tiny piece of anything [syn: atom, molecule, particle, mote]
3: a small but appreciable amount; "this dish could use a touch
of garlic" [syn: touch, hint, mite, pinch, jot, soupcon]
v : produce specks in or on