English to English
stipple
('st/I/p/@/l
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noun (n)
- A mode of execution which produces the effect by dots or small points instead of lines.(noun)source: webster1913
verb (v)
- engrave by means of dots and flicks(verb.creation)source: wordnet30
- make by small short touches that together produce an even or softly graded shadow, as in paint or ink(verb.creation)source: wordnet30
- apply (paint) in small dots or strokes(verb.creation)source: wordnet30
- produce a mottled effect(verb.contact)Example:
The sunlight stippled the trees.
source: wordnet30 - To engrave by means of dots, in distinction from engraving in lines.(verb)source: webster1913
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