Speckle

Pronunciation: /ˈspɛkəl/

Speckle (noun)

  1. A tiny mark or spot on a surface.

Examples

  • The fabric had tiny speckles all over it.
  • She noticed speckles of paint on the floor.

Common collocations: tiny speckle, speckle pattern, speckle with paint, speckle the surface

Speckle (verb)

  1. To cover something with small marks or spots.

Examples

  • The artist speckled the canvas with bright colors.
  • Raindrops speckled the window during the storm.

Synonyms of Speckle

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Speckle

  • describing surfaces without marks