noun

fleck

flehk

Fleck (noun) means a small spot, streak, or speckle. Example: “His hair had flecks of grey at the temples.”

noun

A small spot, streak, or speckle.

"His hair had flecks of grey at the temples."

"Flecks of paint spattered the floor sheet."

verb

To mark something with small spots.

"Sunlight flecked the forest floor through the leaves."

How to use fleck

Learner’s notes

In 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

Word forms

flecked past tense, flecks plural, flecks singular

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Etymology

From Old Norse flekkr ("spot"), related to German Fleck.

Origin: Old Norse

Synonyms

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bit spot chip patch scrap flake blob blot dapple speckle maculation

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Rhymes for fleck

neck keck heck beck deck peck feck check speck wreck Breck

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Frequently asked questions

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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