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mottling
UK
/ˈmɒt.lɪŋ/
US
/ˈmɑːt.lɪŋ/
Translations
UK
/ˈmɒtlɪŋ/
US
/ˈmɑtlɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe something that is marked with a mottled pattern.
The mottling skin on the patient's legs was a sign of poor circulation.
La peau mouchetée des jambes du patient était un signe de mauvaise circulation.
Additional translations
mottlings
pl
The mottling on the frog's skin helps it blend into its surroundings.
La marbrure sur la peau de la grenouille l'aide à se confondre avec son environnement.
Additional translations
mottling
Gerund
mottled
Past Simple
mottled
Past Participle
mottling
Gerund
UK
/ˈmɒt.əl/
US
/ˈmɑːt.əl/
The artist decided to mottle the canvas with shades of blue and green to create a more dynamic background.
L'artiste a décidé de moucheter la toile de nuances de bleu et de vert pour créer un fond plus dynamique.
As the fruit ripened, its skin mottled from bright green to yellow and brown.
À mesure que le fruit mûrissait, sa peau s'est mouchetée, passant d'un vert vif au jaune et au brun.
Definitions
The mottling skin on the patient's legs was a sign of poor circulation.
The mottling on the frog's skin helps it blend into its surroundings.
The artist used a special technique to achieve the mottling effect on the canvas.
The artist decided to mottle the canvas with shades of blue and green to create a more dynamic background.
As the fruit ripened, its skin mottled from bright green to yellow and brown.