mottle

[US]/ˈmɒt.əl/
[UK]/ˈmɑː.tl/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vt.to make something have spots or marks of different colors; to give a varied color to; to make something look mottled
n.a pattern of spots or different colors; spots; mottled appearance

Phrases & Collocations

mottle color

mottle pattern

mottle surface

mottle effect

mottle finish

mottle texture

mottle design

mottle appearance

mottle style

Example Sentences

the artist decided to mottle the canvas with vibrant colors.

the fabric was mottle with shades of blue and green.

he liked to mottle his paintings to create depth.

the wall was mottle with different shades of paint.

the leaves began to mottle as autumn approached.

she used a sponge to mottle the surface of the sculpture.

the sky was mottle with clouds of various shapes.

the cheese was mottle with green and white mold.

her dress was mottle with floral patterns.

the puppy's fur was mottle with patches of brown and white.

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