Flocked
adj, verb
adj, verb ·1 syllable ·Uncommon ·Advanced level
Definitions
Verb
- 1 simple past and past participle of flock form-of, participle, past
Adjective
- 1 Having split, bushy ends. not-comparable
- 2 Having dense fibers with a desirable nap to optimize collection and elution of specimens. not-comparable
"the sampling and elution advantages of flocked swabs versus spun swabs"
- 3 Covered with artificial snow. not-comparable
Example
More examples"Later, those from many other countries flocked to the United States because they were attracted by reports of great economic opportunities and religious and political freedom."
Etymology
From flock (“tufts of wool, lock of hair”).