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Definition of Speckle
1. Verb. Produce a mottled effect. "The sunlight stippled the trees"
2. Noun. A small contrasting part of something. "A fleck of red"
Exact synonyms: Dapple, Fleck, Maculation, Patch, Spot
Generic synonyms: Marking
Specialized synonyms: Pinpoint, Speck, Nebula, Splash, Fret, Worn Spot, Plaque, Macula, Macule, Mock Sun, Parhelion, Sundog, Macula, Sunspot, Facula, Facula
Derivative terms: Dapple, Fleck, Patch, Patchy, Spot
Generic synonyms: Marking
Specialized synonyms: Pinpoint, Speck, Nebula, Splash, Fret, Worn Spot, Plaque, Macula, Macule, Mock Sun, Parhelion, Sundog, Macula, Sunspot, Facula, Facula
Derivative terms: Dapple, Fleck, Patch, Patchy, Spot
3. Verb. Mark with small spots. "Speckle the wall with tiny yellow spots"
Definition of Speckle
1. n. A little or spot in or anything, of a different substance or color from that of the thing itself.
2. v. t. To mark with small spots of a different color from that of the rest of the surface; to variegate with spots of a different color from the ground or surface.
Definition of Speckle
1. Noun. A small spot or speck on the skin, plumage or foliage. ¹
2. Noun. (physics) The random distribution of light when it is scattered by a rough surface. ¹
3. Verb. To mark with speckles. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Speckle
1. to speck [v -LED, -LING, -LES] - See also: speck
Lexicographical Neighbors of Speckle
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