Animal Coat Patterns

noun a small contrasting spot or blotch

verb to mark with small spots or patches of color

• The dapple pattern on the horse's coat was quite striking.
• I love how the sunlight dapples through the leaves in the forest.
• Check out that dapple effect on the new phone screen, it looks cool!
• Her mind was dappled with memories of the past.

adjective Adjective describes a noun or pronoun by giving more information about their qualities or characteristics. 'Spotty' means covered or marked with spots or patches.

• The scientist observed a spotty pattern in the data, indicating inconsistencies.
• I noticed a spotty Wi-Fi connection in this area.
• Her track record is pretty spotty when it comes to keeping promises.
• The spotty attendance at the event raised concerns about its success.

noun a domestic cat with a striped or brindled coat

adjective having a coat of fur with stripes or brindles

• The tabby cat had distinctive stripes on its fur.
• I saw a cute tabby kitten playing in the yard.
• That tabby is one cool cat, man.
• Her tabby personality shone through in her bold fashion choices.