fleck
noun
a speck; a small bit.
flecks
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present tense formof fleck (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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The zucchini disappeared almost immediately, leaving behind only a few green flecks and the vague knowledge that somewhere beneath all that chocolate was a respectable amount of produce.
From Salon ● Sep. 15, 2026
Oversized disco balls hung overhead, casting flecks of light onto the couches, which were shaped like the brand’s beloved Texas toast.
From Slate ● Aug. 24, 2026
The red and blue of the women’s clothing echo the tints of the rainbow itself, as do smaller, random flecks of color throughout.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 1, 2026
Yet these folkloric flourishes are grounded by earthy, authentic details like the flecks of muck and gore that accumulate on the characters.
From New York Times ● May 20, 2024
Her eyes were very dark, with silver flecks in the brown irises.
From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell
