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DictionaryflockShort fibers
noun

flock

Short loose fibers used as filling or a surface covering.

Soft flock covers the model tree.

Etymology
flockOld Frenchtuft of wool

The older word names a tuft of wool. English uses it collectively for short loose fibers, whether packed as filling or applied to create a textured surface.

More examples

  • The cushion was filled with loose flock.
  • They applied green flock to the miniature landscape.
  • Fine flock fibers collected beneath the workbench.

Forms

flock

Similar words

lint
Loose fibers, often collected accidentally.
stuffing
Any filling material rather than specifically short fibers.