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Speckle Definition & Meaning

speckle
noun
  1. a small contrasting part of something; "a bald spot"; "a leopard's spots"; "a patch of clouds"; "patches of thin ice"; "a fleck of red"
verb
  1. produce a mottled effect; "The sunlight stippled the trees"
  2. mark with small spots; "speckle the wall with tiny yellow spots"

"Speckle" in song lyrics

See how speckle is used in real songs:

  • "ana 1 to 160 speckle"
    AOL — AOL
  • "ana 1 160 speckle"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "speckle"

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Frequently asked questions

What does speckle mean?
a small contrasting part of something; "a bald spot"; "a leopard's spots"; "a patch of clouds"; "patches of thin ice"; "a fleck of red" produce a mottled effect; "The sunlight stippled the trees" mark with small spots; "speckle the wall with tiny yellow spots"
What part of speech is speckle?
Speckle is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does speckle have?
Speckle has 3 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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