SPECKLES Synonyms

There are 16 synonyms of the word speckles. (exact relations)
There are 8 hypernyms of the word speckles. (close relations)

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	stipple				verbv
	verb • engrave by means of dots and flicks • make by small short touches that together produce an even or softly graded shadow, as in paint or ink • apply (paint) in small dots or strokes • produce a mottled effect
	spots				nounn
	noun • spots before the eyes caused by opaque cell fragments in the vitreous humor and lens
	blotches				nounn
	noun • an irregularly shaped spot verb • mark with spots or blotches of different color or shades of color as if stained
	dapples
	noun • a small contrasting part of something verb • colour with streaks or blotches of different shades
	dots				nounn
	noun • the United States federal department that institutes and coordinates national transportation programs; created in 1966 • a very small circular shape • the shorter of the two telegraphic signals used in Morse code • street name for lysergic acid diethylamide verb • scatter or intersperse like dots or studs • distribute loosely • make a dot or dots • mark with a dot
	flecks				nounn
	noun • a small fragment of something broken off from the whole • a small contrasting part of something verb • make a spot or mark onto
	freckles				nounn
	noun • a small brownish spot (of the pigment melanin) on the skin verb • become freckled • mark with freckles
	mottles				verb, nounv, n
	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
	patches				nounn
	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
	specks				nounn
	noun • a very small spot • (nontechnical usage) a tiny piece of anything • a slight but appreciable amount verb • produce specks in or on
	bespeckle				verbv
	verb • mark with small spots
	dapple				verbv
	noun • a small contrasting part of something verb • colour with streaks or blotches of different shades
	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
	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
	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

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