flocked

From flock (“tufts of wool, lock of hair”).

flocked

1. simple past and past participle of flock

flocked (not comparable)

1. (of bristles) Having split, bushy ends.
2. (of swabs) 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

3. (of Christmas trees) Covered with artificial snow.

• flagged

• unflagged
• unflocked