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DAPPLING Synonyms

There are 18 synonyms of the word dappling. (exact relations)
There are 2 hypernyms of the word dappling. (close relations)
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brindled
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• having a grey or brown streak or a pattern or a patchy coloring; used especially of the patterned fur of cats

dotted
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adjective satellite

• having a pattern of dots

• having gaps or spaces

flecked
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• having a pattern of dots

freckled
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• relating to or covered with or resembling freckles

mottled
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• having spots or patches of color

piebald
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective satellite

• having sections or patches colored differently and usually brightly

speckled
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• having a pattern of dots

spotted
verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj
adjective satellite

• having spots or patches (small areas of contrasting color or texture)

stippled
verbv
adjective satellite

• having a pattern of dots

variegated
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• having a variety of colors

sprinkled
verbv
noun

• a light shower that falls in some locations and not others nearby

• the act of sprinkling or splashing water

verb

• distribute loosely

• cause (a liquid) to spatter about, especially with force

• rain gently

• scatter with liquid; wet lightly

cloud
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

• a visible mass of water or ice particles suspended at a considerable altitude

• out of touch with reality

• a cause of worry or gloom or trouble

• suspicion affecting your reputation

• a group of many things in the air or on the ground

verb

• make overcast or cloudy

• make less visible or unclear

• billow up in the form of a cloud

• make gloomy or depressed

• place under suspicion or cast doubt upon

• make less clear

• colour with streaks or blotches of different shades

• make milky or dull

fleck
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a small fragment of something broken off from the whole

• a small contrasting part of something

verb

• make a spot or mark onto

maculation
nounn
noun

• a small contrasting part of something

• the act of spotting or staining something

mottle
verbv
noun

• an irregular arrangement of patches of color

verb

• mark with spots or blotches of different color or shades of color as if stained

• colour with streaks or blotches of different shades

patch
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a small contrasting part of something

• a small area of ground covered by specific vegetation

• a piece of cloth used as decoration or to mend or cover a hole

• a period of indeterminate length (usually short) marked by some action or condition

• a short set of commands to correct a bug in a computer program

• a connection intended to be used for a limited time

• sewing that repairs a worn or torn hole (especially in a garment)

• a protective cloth covering for an injured eye

• a piece of soft material that covers and protects an injured part of the body

verb

• to join or unite the pieces of

• provide with a patch; also used metaphorically

• mend by putting a patch on

• repair by adding pieces

speckle
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a small contrasting part of something

verb

• produce a mottled effect

• mark with small spots

spot
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a point located with respect to surface features of some region

• a short section or illustration (as between radio or tv programs or in a magazine) that is often used for advertising

• an outstanding characteristic

• a blemish made by dirt

• a small contrasting part of something

• a section of an entertainment that is assigned to a specific performer or performance

• a business establishment for entertainment

• a slight attack of illness

• a small piece or quantity of something

• a mark on a die or on a playing card (shape depending on the suit)

• a lamp that produces a strong beam of light to illuminate a restricted area; used to focus attention of a stage performer

• a playing card with a specified number of pips on it to indicate its value

• an act that brings discredit to the person who does it

verb

• catch sight of

• detect with the senses

• mar or impair with a flaw

• make a spot or mark onto

• become spotted

• mark with a spot or spots so as to allow easy recognition

Best Hypernyms For DAPPLING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for dappling, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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marking spot

Alternatives for BRINDLED

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