flocked
Of a bristle, having split, bushy endsOf a bristle, having split, bushy ends.
US/flˈɑkt/
Meaning
3 senses(not comparable)Of a bristle, having split, bushy ends.
(not comparable)Of a swab, 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
(not comparable)Of a Christmas tree, covered with artificial snow.
Origin
From flock (“tufts of wool, lock of hair”).From flock (“tufts of wool, lock of hair”).
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