kelleg

/ˈkɛlɪɡ/ (KEL-ig)

Definitions

1. noun

A small, usually unwanted or inferior part of something, especially a rock or a piece of stone, especially in a field or a garden.

“The farmer cursed at the kelleg that ruined his newly-plowed field.”

2. verb

To find or come across a kelleg, often while plowing or tilling the soil.

“The farmer kellegged his tractor’s blade while working in the field.”

Synonyms

  • blem
  • blemish
  • spot

Antonyms

  • imperfection
  • perfection