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speckling

UK
/ˈspɛk.lɪŋ/
US
/ˈspɛk.lɪŋ/

Translations

specklingnoun
specklings
pl
The speckling on the bird's feathers was quite distinctive.
Пятнистость на перьях птицы была довольно характерной.
Synonyms
spattering
dotting
freckling
mottling
stipple
specklinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈspɛklɪŋ/
US
/ˈspɛklɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe something that produces or is marked by small spots
speckleverb

speckling

Gerund

speckled
Past Simple
speckled
Past Participle
speckling
Gerund
UK
/ˈspɛk.əl/
US
/ˈspɛk.əl/
The artist decided to speckle the canvas with bright colors.
Художник решил пятнать холст яркими цветами.
Synonyms
dot
spot
stipple
freckle
sprinkle

Definitions

specklingnoun
A pattern or arrangement of small spots or marks.
The artist added a speckling of white paint to mimic the appearance of stars in the night sky.
The act or process of covering or marking with small spots.
The speckling on the bird's feathers made it difficult to spot among the leaves.
A small trout, especially the brook trout (Salvelinus fontinalis).
The angler released the speckling back into the clear mountain stream.
specklinggerund / present participle
Producing or characterized by small spots.
The decorator applied a speckling layer to give the walls a textured look.
speckleverb
To mark or cover with a large number of small spots or patches of color.
The artist speckled the canvas with bright colors to create a vibrant effect.
To become covered with small spots or marks.
Over the years, the old photograph began to speckle and fade.
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