Flecks: meaning, definitions and examples

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flecks

 

[ fleks ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

small dots

Flecks are tiny spots or marks on a surface, often of a different color or material. They can add texture and interest to a material or object.

Synonyms

dots, marks, specks, spots

Examples of usage

  • The granite countertop had gold flecks that sparkled in the sunlight.
  • Her dress was covered in silver flecks that caught the light.
Context #2 | Verb

to mark with spots

When you fleck something, you are marking it with small spots or dots. It is often used to describe the action of adding specks of color to a surface.

Examples of usage

  • She flecked the canvas with paint to create a unique pattern.
  • The artist flecked the clay pottery with different shades of glaze.

Translations

Translations of the word "flecks" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น manchas

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคงเคฌเฅเคฌเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Flecken

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bintik

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะปัะผะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ plamy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ–‘็‚น

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท taches

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ manchas

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท lekeler

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์–ผ๋ฃฉ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจู‚ุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ skvrny

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลกkvrny

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ–‘็‚น

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ madeลพi

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ blettir

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดะฐา›ั‚ะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒšแƒแƒฅแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ lษ™klษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ manchas

Word origin

The word 'flecks' originated from the Old English word 'flecc,' meaning a spot or mark. Over time, it evolved to refer to small dots or specks on a surface. The use of flecks in design and art has been prevalent throughout history, adding depth and character to various materials and objects.

See also: flecked.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,369, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.