The process of adding small particles to a surface for the sake of texture. / A material textured in this way, such as the artificial snow of a Christmas tree.

present participle of flock

plural of flocking

A number of birds together in a group, such as those gathered together for the purpose of migration.

(intransitive) To congregate in or head towards a place in large numbers. / (transitive, obsolete) To flock to; to crowd. / To treat a pool with chemicals to remove suspended particles.

Coarse tufts of wool or cotton used in bedding. / A lock of wool or hair.

(transitive) To coat a surface with dense fibers or particles; especially, to create a dense arrangement of fibers with a desired nap. / To cover a Christmas tree with artificial snow.

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of flock

plural of flock

simple past tense and past participle of flock