noun
fleck
flehk
Fleck (noun) means a small spot, streak, or speckle. Example: “His hair had flecks of grey at the temples.”
noun
1
A small spot, streak, or speckle.
"His hair had flecks of grey at the temples."
"Flecks of paint spattered the floor sheet."
verb
1
To mark something with small spots.
"Sunlight flecked the forest floor through the leaves."
How to use fleck
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA tiny spot or speck of color, or the act of scattering such spots.
Common pairings
flecked with grey
flecks of paint
flecked with light
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Word forms
- Plural
- flecks
- Third person singular
- flecks
- Past tense
- flecked
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Etymology
From Old Norse flekkr ("spot"), related to German Fleck.
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What does “fleck” mean?
The word “fleck” means a small spot, streak, or speckle. In plain terms, a tiny spot or speck of color, or the act of scattering such spots.
How do you pronounce “fleck”?
“Fleck” is pronounced flehk (/flɛk/ in IPA).
How do you use “fleck” in a sentence?
Here is “fleck” used in a sentence: “His hair had flecks of grey at the temples.”
What part of speech is “fleck”?
Depending on how it is used, “fleck” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “fleck” come from?
The word “fleck” comes from Old Norse. From Old Norse flekkr ("spot"), related to German Fleck.
How many meanings does “fleck” have?
“Fleck” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a small spot, streak, or speckle.
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