scumble
[ skuhm-buhl ]
verb (used with object),scum·bled, scum·bling.
to soften (the color or tone of a painted area) by overlaying parts with opaque or semiopaque color applied thinly and lightly with an almost dry brush.
noun
the act or technique of scumbling.
the effect produced by this technique.
Origin of scumble
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British Dictionary definitions for scumble
scumble
/ (ˈskʌmbəl) /
verb
(in painting and drawing) to soften or blend (an outline or colour) with an upper coat of opaque colour, applied very thinly
noun
the upper layer of colour applied in this way
the technique or effects of scumbling
Origin of scumble
1C18: probably from scum
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