"black spot" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: black spots [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} black spot (plural black spots)
  1. (phytopathology) A fungal disease among plants, particularly roses, that results in black spots on the leaves. Categories (topical): Plant diseases
    Sense id: en-black_spot-en-noun-NvqjnJwz Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 18 12 0 26 20 24 Topics: biology, botany, medicine, natural-sciences, pathology, phytopathology, sciences
  2. (transport) A section of roadway that has been designated as being particularly accident-prone. Categories (topical): Transport Synonyms: accident blackspot
    Sense id: en-black_spot-en-noun-jqsyjvib Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 18 12 0 26 20 24 Topics: transport
  3. (by extension) A dangerous place or area. Tags: broadly
    Sense id: en-black_spot-en-noun-L-PuCNTp
  4. (telecommunications) A location with poor radio signal reception, e.g. for mobile phones. Categories (topical): Telecommunications
    Sense id: en-black_spot-en-noun-2BG5D--o Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 18 12 0 26 20 24 Topics: communications, electrical-engineering, engineering, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, telecommunications
  5. (fiction) A fictional judicial device among pirates, consisting of a black circle indicating condemnation. Categories (topical): Fiction
    Sense id: en-black_spot-en-noun-v3Y5t5qP Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 18 12 0 26 20 24 Topics: fiction, literature, media, publishing
  6. (snooker) The spot on a snooker table where the black ball is normally placed. Categories (topical): Snooker Synonyms: blackspot Derived forms: citrus black spot
    Sense id: en-black_spot-en-noun-3nuYG8Xj Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 18 12 0 26 20 24 Topics: ball-games, games, hobbies, lifestyle, snooker, sports

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