Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

smuts

noun
/smĘŚts/
Definition
Smuts refer to a group of fungi that typically infect and damage plants, particularly crops such as corn and wheat.
Examples
  • Farmers often struggle with smuts affecting their wheat crops.

  • The artist used charcoal to create smuts on the canvas, giving it a unique texture.

Meaning
In a broader sense, smuts can also refer to marks or stains, especially those that are dark in color.
Synonyms
  • stains

  • spots

  • blemishes