Definition of
stipple has definitions from the fields of fine art,printing
1
[ verb ] (fine art) apply in small touches, of paint

Related terms

paint stippler

2
[ verb ] (fine art) make by small short touches that together produce an even or softly graded shadow, as in paint or ink

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paint art

3
[ verb ] (printing) engrave by means of dots and flicks

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engrave art

4
[ verb ] produce a mottled effect

Synonyms

speckle

Examples

"The sunlight stippled the trees"

Related terms

mottle spot

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