noun
- Plural of flocking; a process of depositing short fibers onto a surface to create a soft, velvety texture.
- The short fibers or material used in the flocking process.
- Plural of flock; groups of birds, sheep, or other animals gathered together.
Usage: Often used in manufacturing and textile industries
Usage: Technical/industrial context
Usage: Common usage; also refers to congregations in religious contexts
Examples
- The textile factory specializes in flockings for upholstery and automotive interiors.
- Different flockings create various textures on the fabric surface.
- The flockings of sheep grazed peacefully across the hillside.
- Velvet flockings give the wallpaper a luxurious feel.
- Multiple flockings of geese migrated south for the winter.
- The manufacturer offers several color options for their flockings.
- Flockings are commonly used in the production of greeting cards and decorative items.