freckle

UK
/ˈfrɛk.əl/
US
/ˈfrɛk.əl/

Translations

frecklenoun
freckles
pl
UK
/ˈfrɛk.əl/
US
/ˈfrɛk.əl/
She has a freckle on her nose.
У неё на носу веснушка.
freckleverb
freckled
Past Simple
freckled
Past Participle
freckling
Gerund
UK
/ˈfrɛk.əl/
US
/ˈfrɛk.əl/
покрыться веснушками
Her skin tends to freckle in the sun.
Её кожа склонна покрываться веснушками на солнце.
freckleadjective
UK
/ˈfrɛk.əl/
US
/ˈfrɛk.əl/
Used attributively before another noun to mean 'for, relating to, or characterized by freckles' (e.g., 'freckle cream').

Definitions

frecklenoun
A small brownish or reddish spot on the skin, often becoming more pronounced through exposure to sunlight.
She had a freckle on her nose that became more noticeable in the summer.
Any small spot or speckle of color on a surface.
Little freckles of rust dotted the metal gate.
freckleverb
To cover or mark with freckles.
The sun began to freckle her skin as she spent more time outdoors.
(intransitive) To develop or become covered with freckles.
Her fair skin freckles quickly in the sun.
freckleadjective
Attributive: Relating to or intended for freckles.
She bought a freckle serum to lighten the spots on her cheeks.