Flocking

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  • v. Present participle of flock.
  • n. The process of adding small particles to a surface for the sake of texture.
  • n. A material textured in this way.
  • The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
  • n. The act of removing flocks from a fabric. See flocking-machine.
  • n. A collection of damaged or broken cotton fibers from the combing-needles of a cotton-combing machine. It is liable to be formed when the needles are imperfectly adjusted.
  • Word Usage
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    Verb Form
    flocked    flocking    flocks   
    Hypernym
    Words that are more generic or abstract
    congregation    faithful    fold    animal group    crowd   
    Cross Reference
    company    multitude    group   
    Form
    flocked    flocking   
    Synonym
    Words with the same meaning
    crowd    congregate    school    herd    swarm   
    Rhyme
    Words with the same terminal sound
    Bach    Bangkok    Bloch    Block    Brock   
    Same Context
    Words that are found in similar contexts
    herd    sheep    cattle    swarm    multitude