SPECKLING Synonyms
8 hypernyms for speckling. (close relations)
Best Synonyms for SPECKLING
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| bespeckle | verb v | |||||
verb • mark with small spots | ||||||
| dapple | verb v | |||||
noun • a small contrasting part of something verb • colour with streaks or blotches of different shades | ||||||
| fleck | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • a small fragment of something broken off from the whole • a small contrasting part of something verb • make a spot or mark onto | ||||||
| maculation | noun n | |||||
noun • a small contrasting part of something • the act of spotting or staining something | ||||||
| patch | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • a small contrasting part of something • a small area of ground covered by specific vegetation • a piece of cloth used as decoration or to mend or cover a hole • a period of indeterminate length (usually short) marked by some action or condition • a short set of commands to correct a bug in a computer program • a connection intended to be used for a limited time • sewing that repairs a worn or torn hole (especially in a garment) • a protective cloth covering for an injured eye • a piece of soft material that covers and protects an injured part of the body verb • to join or unite the pieces of • provide with a patch; also used metaphorically • mend by putting a patch on • repair by adding pieces | ||||||
| spot | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • a point located with respect to surface features of some region • a short section or illustration (as between radio or tv programs or in a magazine) that is often used for advertising • an outstanding characteristic • a blemish made by dirt • a small contrasting part of something • a section of an entertainment that is assigned to a specific performer or performance • a business establishment for entertainment • a slight attack of illness • a small piece or quantity of something • a mark on a die or on a playing card (shape depending on the suit) • a lamp that produces a strong beam of light to illuminate a restricted area; used to focus attention of a stage performer • a playing card with a specified number of pips on it to indicate its value • an act that brings discredit to the person who does it verb • catch sight of • detect with the senses • mar or impair with a flaw • make a spot or mark onto • become spotted • mark with a spot or spots so as to allow easy recognition | ||||||
| stipple | verb v | |||||
verb • engrave by means of dots and flicks • make by small short touches that together produce an even or softly graded shadow, as in paint or ink • apply (paint) in small dots or strokes • produce a mottled effect | ||||||