flecking

UK
/ˈflɛk.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈflɛk.ɪŋ/

Translations

fleckinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈflɛkɪŋ/
US
/ˈflɛkɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe something marked with small spots or patches of colour (e.g. “flecking pattern”).
mouchetéSe dit d'une surface marquée de petites taches ou de petites plages de couleur.
The stone’s flecking surface gave it an appealing rustic look.
La surface mouchetée de la pierre lui donnait un aspect rustique séduisant.
fleckingnoun
fleckings
pl
moucheturePetit point, tache ou marque de couleur ou de lumière.
The artist added flecking to the painting to give it more texture and depth.
L'artiste a ajouté des mouchetures au tableau pour lui donner plus de texture et de profondeur.
mouchetageAction ou procédé consistant à marquer ou à ponctuer de petites taches.
The flecking on the bird's feathers made it difficult to spot in the dappled sunlight.
Le mouchetage des plumes de l'oiseau le rendait difficile à repérer dans la lumière tachetée.
fleckverb

flecking

Gerund

flecked
Past Simple
flecked
Past Participle
flecking
Gerund
UK
/flɛk/
US
/flɛk/
moucheterEmploi courant pour marquer de petites taches ou de petits points; s'emploie aussi au réfléchi pour exprimer l'apparition de taches.
The artist flecked the canvas with bright colors to create a vibrant effect.
L'artiste a moucheté la toile de couleurs vives pour créer un effet éclatant.

Definitions

fleckinggerund / present participle
Marked with or exhibiting small spots or patches of colour.
The stone’s flecking surface gave it an appealing rustic look.
fleckingnoun
A small patch or mark of color or light.
The artist added flecking to the painting to give it more texture and depth.
The act or process of marking or spotting with small patches of color or light.
The flecking on the bird's feathers made it difficult to spot in the dappled sunlight.
fleckverb
To mark or dot with small patches of color or particles.
The artist flecked the canvas with bright colors to create a vibrant effect.
(intransitive) To acquire small spots or patches of color; to become speckled.
The old mirror had flecked with rust.