shade
n 1: relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by
an opaque body [syn: {shadiness}, {shadowiness}]
2: a quality of a given color that differs slightly from a
primary color; "after several trials he mixed the shade of
pink that she wanted" [syn: {tint}, {tincture}, {tone}]
3: something that protects from direct sunlight
4: a subtle difference in meaning [syn: {nuance}, {nicety}, {subtlety},
{refinement}]
5: a mental representation of some haunting experience; "he
looked like he had seen a ghost"; "it aroused specters
from his past" [syn: {ghost}, {spook}, {wraith}, {specter},
{spectre}]
v 1: cast a shadow over [syn: {shadow}, {shade off}]
2: represent the effect of shade or shadow on [syn: {fill in}]
3: protect from light, heat, or view; "Shade your eyes when you
step out into the bright sunlight"