a speck; a small bit

a fleck of dirt.

a spot or small patch of color, light, etc.

the dapple mare with flecks of gray.

a spot or mark on the skin, as a freckle.

to mark with a fleck or flecks; spot; dapple.

noun

bit , dot , mite , mote , patch , pinpoint , speck , speckle , stipple , streak , stripe , dash , spot

verb

bespeckle , besprinkle , dapple , dot , dust , maculate , mottle , speckle , stipple , streak , variegate , freckle , pepper , speck , sprinkle , flake , jot , mark , particle , spot