noun

flocking

Flocking (noun) means the process of coating a surface with fine fibres to give it a soft, textured finish. Example: “The factory used flocking to give the toy its velvety feel.”

noun

The process of coating a surface with fine fibres to give it a soft, textured finish.

"The factory used flocking to give the toy its velvety feel."

The fine, fibrous material used to create such a texture, including artificial snow.

"White flocking dusted the branches of the display tree."

How to use flocking

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA textured coating made of fine fibres, or the process of applying it.

Common pairings

flocking material apply flocking

Word forms

flockings plural

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Rhymes for flocking

mocking rocking docking cocking Locking stocking shocking knocking blocking clocking interlocking

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Frequently asked questions

What does “flocking” mean?

The word “flocking” means the process of coating a surface with fine fibres to give it a soft, textured finish. In plain terms, a textured coating made of fine fibres, or the process of applying it.

How do you use “flocking” in a sentence?

Here is “flocking” used in a sentence: “The factory used flocking to give the toy its velvety feel.”

What part of speech is “flocking”?

“Flocking” is a noun.

How many meanings does “flocking” have?

“Flocking” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the process of coating a surface with fine fibres to give it a soft, textured finish.