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flocking

/ˈflɒkɪŋ/

/ˈflɑːkɪŋ/

flocking around

flockingnoun

Translations

стая

A flocking of birds flew over the lake.

Стая птиц пролетела над озером.

стадо

A flocking of sheep was grazing in the field.

Стадо овец паслось на поле.

Definitions

A material or substance used to create a soft, velvety surface by applying fine particles to a surface.

The artist used flocking to give the sculpture a unique texture.

The act of gathering or moving in a group, typically used to describe birds or animals.

The flocking of geese in the sky was a beautiful sight to behold.

Synonyms

flockverb

flocking

Gerund

flocked

Past Simple

flocked

Past Participle

flocking

Gerund

/flɒk/

/flɑːk/

Translations

стекаться

Tourists flock to the city every summer.

Туристы стекаются в город каждое лето.

собираться

Birds flock together in the evening.

Птицы собираются вместе вечером.

Additional translations

Definitions

To gather or move in a crowd or group.

Tourists flock to the beaches during the summer months.

To congregate or travel in a flock, as birds or sheep do.

The birds flock together in the early morning.

To cover or coat (a surface) with fine fibers so as to produce a velvet-like texture.

They flocked the holiday ornaments to give them a soft, luxurious finish.

Synonyms

flocknoun

Definitions

A group of birds, especially those gathered together in flight.

A flock of geese flew overhead, honking loudly as they passed.

A group of sheep, goats, or birds of the same type.

The shepherd led his flock to the pasture for grazing.

A large number of people, especially when gathered together or moving in a group.

A flock of tourists gathered around the famous monument, eager to take pictures.

A soft material used for stuffing or padding, made from wool refuse or cotton waste.

The old chair was reupholstered with new flock to make it more comfortable.

A congregation of worshippers, especially the members of a Christian church under the guidance of a pastor or priest.

The pastor encouraged his flock to volunteer for the community project.

flockadjective

Definitions

Made of or decorated with flock material; relating to a surface with a raised, velvet-like texture.

They chose a rich green flock wallpaper to add warmth to the hallway.

flockpast participle

Definitions

Covered with flock fibres, giving a soft, velvet-like finish.

The flocked curtains added a touch of luxury to the room.