mottle — to mark with spots or blotches of different colors
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to mark with spots or blotches of different colors
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmɑːtl/
Korean meaning: 얼룩덜룩하게 만들다, 반점을 만들다
Korean pronunciation: **마**틀
Example Sentences
- The old dog's fur was mottled with gray patches, making him look like a walking carpet sample.
- His face was mottled with embarrassment after accidentally calling his teacher 'mom'.
- The artist created a mottled effect by dabbing different colors onto the canvas.
mottle
VERB//ˈmɑːtl//
to mark with spots or blotches of different colors
a skilled potter carefully dabs different colored glazes onto a plain white ceramic vase using a small sponge. She applies patches of deep blue, forest green, and golden yellow in irregular spots across the surface. The ceramic piece transforms from solid white to a beautiful spotted pattern as each dab creates distinct colored blotches. Her assistant watches nearby, holding more paint containers and admiring the colorful transformation. Other pottery pieces on nearby shelves show similar mottled patterns in various stages of completion. the vase being marked with spots and blotches of different colors
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English 'motley,' originally referring to the multicolored clothing worn by jesters and court entertainers. Over time, the word evolved to describe any spotted or blotched pattern.
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📝Examples
“The old dog's fur was mottled with gray patches, making him look like a walking carpet sample.”
“His face was mottled with embarrassment after accidentally calling his teacher 'mom'.”
“The artist created a mottled effect by dabbing different colors onto the canvas.”
“The butterfly's wings showed a beautiful mottled pattern of brown and orange.”
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