Fleck and Smear

Fleck

Fleck noun - A small area that is different (as in color) from the main part.
Usage example: flooring tile that is brown with flecks of white

Smear and fleck are semantically related. in spot topic. In some cases you can use "Smear" instead the word "Fleck" as a noun or a verb.

Nearby Words: flecked, flecking

Smear

Smear noun - A blemish made by dirt.

Fleck and smear are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Fleck" instead the word "Smear" as a noun or a verb.

Nearby Words: smeared, smearing, smeary

How words are described

small small fleck small smear
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