black

1. black (adj) — sense 1

Definition: Absorbing all light and reflecting none; dark and hueless.

Example: The items around him were black in colour.

2. black (adj) — sense 2

Definition: Without light.

3. black (adj) — sense 3

Definition: Belonging to or descended from any of various (African, Aboriginal, etc.) ethnic groups which typically have dark pigmentation of the skin. (See usage notes below.)

Example: Somebody tell me, what can I do / Something is holding me back / Is it because I'm black?

4. black (noun) — sense 4

Definition: The colour/color perceived in the absence of light, but also when no light is reflected, but rather absorbed.

Example: Black is the badge of hell, / The hue of dungeons, and the suit of night.

5. black (noun) — sense 5

Definition: A black dye or pigment.

6. black (noun) — sense 6

Definition: A pen, pencil, crayon, etc., made of black pigment.

7. black (verb) — sense 7

Definition: To make black; to blacken.

Example: "I don't want to fight; but you are a mean, dirty blackguard, or you wouldn't have treated a girl like that," replied Tommy, standing as stiff as a stake before the bully.
"Say that again, and I'll black your eye for you."

8. black (verb) — sense 8

Definition: To apply blacking to (something).

Example: […] he must catch, curry, and saddle his own horse; he must black his own brogans (for he will not be able to buy boots).

9. black (verb) — sense 9

Definition: To boycott, usually as part of an industrial dispute.

Example: The plants were blacked by the Transport and General Workers' Union and a consumer boycott was organised; both activities contributed to what the union saw as a victory.