Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
mottle
verb
/ˈmɒt.əl/
Definition
To mark with spots or smears of color.
Examples
- The artist chose to mottle the canvas with various shades of blue and green.
- As the sunlight hit the wall, it revealed a mottle effect from the paint.
- They decided to mottle the furniture to give it a vintage look.
Meaning
Mottling refers to the process of creating an irregular pattern of different colors or shades, often giving a surface a speckled or stained appearance.
Synonyms
- Blotch
- Spot
- Streak
- Speckle
