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View usage for: (flek) Word forms: plural fleckscountable noun [usually plural]Flecks are small marks on a surface, or objects that look like small marks. He went to the men's room to wash flecks of blood from his shirt. His hair is dark grey with flecks of ginger. Synonyms: mark, speck, streak, spot More Synonyms of fleck More Synonyms of fleck (flɛk) noun1. a small marking or streak; speckle 2. a small particle; speck a fleck of dust verb3. Also: flecker (transitive) to mark or cover with flecks; speckle Word origin C16: probably from Old Norse flekkr stain, spot; related to Old High German flec spot, plot of land fleck in American English (flɛk) noun1. a spot or small patch of color, etc.; speck flecks of sunlight 2. a small piece; particle; flake verb transitive3. to cover or sprinkle with flecks; speckle Word origin ON flekkr, akin to MDu vlecke, Ger fleck < IE * plī-, var. of base * plē-: see flay Examples of 'fleck' in a sentencefleck His brown hair is flecked with grey and he has more shiny gold buttons than anyone else.As well as its creamy throat and underbelly I felt sure that some of its fur was flecked with white.For a less conventional colour scheme, she suggests focusing on subtle autumn hues such as plum or burnt orange, with flecks of gold.This takes the form of white flecks with or without brown patches or stripes.In most cases these white flecks are of no significance.Are there white flecks in your nails? Green eyes with flecks of gold in them.There are very slight grey flecks over the ears.His eyes were golden brown with flecks of grey and blue.There is a nail varnish with gold flecks in it.The young birds of the family can be picked out by their pale head and the grey flecks on their back.The varnish contains flecks of glitter.Those flecks of grey add gravitas.The perfect white plumage with just a few faint grey flecks on its back and wings showed it was indeed a male.An oily residue in it, and what looks like tiny flecks of tarnished copper.The spinach was held in a mild, creamy sauce with a few small flecks of artichoke.A What is the significance of white flecks in the nails?A second home test is to look at your finger nails - do they have lots of white flecks?Most people find only tiny flecks, but there's the chance of finding small nuggets.He has a floppy head of hair with white flecks, and a happy, slightly ruddy face.A buttery deep yellow with grey flecks, it is really an excuse to use up the garlic of the region.Place under the grill and cook for about 4 minutes, until the cheese has melted and is bubbling with flecks of gold. British English: fleck NOUN Flecks are small marks on a surface, or objects that look like small marks. He went to the men's room to wash flecks of blood from his shirt. - American English: fleck
- Brazilian Portuguese: mancha
- Chinese: 斑点
- European Spanish: mota
- French: petite tache
- German: Tupfen
- Italian: macchiolina
- Japanese: 斑点
- Korean: 얼룩
- European Portuguese: mancha
- Latin American Spanish: mota
Chinese translation of 'fleck' n (c) - (of mud, paint, colour)
斑点(點) (bāndiǎn) (个(個), gè) - (= pattern)
点(點) (diǎn)
vt to be flecked with mud/blood etc 溅(濺)有泥点(點)/血斑等 (jiànyǒu nídiǎn/xuèbān děng)
brown flecked with white 夹(夾)杂(雜)白色斑点(點)的褐色 (jiāzá báisè bāndiǎn de hèsè) flecks of dust/blood 尘(塵)粒/血斑 (chénlì/xuèbān) Definition a small marking or streak His hair is dark grey with flecks of ginger. Definition to speckle patches of red paint which flecked her blouse Synonyms speckle mark dust dapple stipple mottle variegate bespeckle besprinkle Additional synonymsSynonyms mottle, spot, dot, fleck, speckle, freckle, stipple, bespeckle Definition a small round mark a small black dot in the middle Synonyms spot, point, mark, circle, atom, dab, mite, fleck, jot, speck, full stop, speckle, mote, iota, pinprick Definition to scatter or intersperse Small coastal towns dotted the area. Synonyms spot, cover, spread over, pepper, scatter, stud, litter, strew, fleck, speckle, sprinkle, dab, dabble, stipple - flay
- flea-bitten
- fleabite
- fleck
- fledgling
- flee
- fleece
Additional synonymsDefinition a very small mark or spot There is a speck of blood by his ear. Synonyms mark, spot, dot, stain, blot, fleck, speckle, moteDefinition a small mark on a surface, which has a different colour or texture from its surroundings The floorboards were covered with white spots. Synonyms mark, stain, speck, scar, flaw, taint, blot, smudge, blemish, daub, speckle, blotch, discolorationDefinition to put stains or spots on (something) a brown shoe spotted with paint Synonyms mark, stain, dot, soil, dirty, scar, taint, tarnish, blot, fleck, spatter, sully, speckle, besmirch, splodge, splotch, mottle, smirch Definition to mark (something) with a streak or streaks Rain had begun to streak the window pains. Synonyms fleck, smear, daub, band, slash, stripe, striate |