flocked

English

Etymology

From flock (“tufts of wool, lock of hair”).

Verb

flocked

1. simple past and past participle of flock

Adjective

flocked (not comparable)

1. (of bristles) Having split, bushy ends.
2. (of swabs) Having dense fibers with a desirable nap to optimize collection and elution of specimens.

   the sampling and elution advantages of flocked swabs versus spun swabs

3. (of Christmas trees) Covered with artificial snow.

Synonyms

• flagged

Antonyms

• unflagged
• unflocked