Mottle and Patch

Mottle

Mottle noun - A small area that is different (as in color) from the main part.
Usage example: canvases covered with streaks and mottles
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Synonyms for Mottle

Patch and mottle are semantically related. in speckle topic. In some cases you can use "Patch" instead the word "Mottle" as a verb or a noun.

Nearby Words: mottled, mottling

Patch

Patch noun - A small area that is different (as in color) from the main part.
Usage example: a black cat with a small patch of white next to her nose

Mottle and patch are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Mottle" instead a noun "Patch".

Nearby Words: patchwork, patched, patching
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