stipple
[stip-uh l]
verb (used with object), stip·pled, stip·pling.
to paint, engrave, or draw by means of dots or small touches.
noun Also stip·pling.
the method of painting, engraving, etc., by stippling.
stippled work; a painting, engraving, or the like, executed by means of dots or small spots.
Origin of stipple
1660–70; < Dutch stippelen, frequentative of stippen to dot, derivative of stip dot
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Examples from the Web for stipple
Historical Examples of stipple
The student will notice in particular the stipple effect in the reproduction.
Crayon PortraitureJerome A. Barhydt
The stipple manner of engraving was a curious development of the art.
Engraving for IllustrationJoseph Kirkbride
She wanted to know the difference between a mezzotint and a stipple print.
One Man in His TimeEllen Glasgow
This shows the stipple effect in the face and drapery, and a broken line effect in the background.
Crayon PortraitureJerome A. Barhydt
The foregoing illustration is the first or ground work for the stipple effect produced by the aid of the fingers.
Crayon PortraitureJerome A. Barhydt
stipple
verb (tr)
noun Also: stippling
Word Origin for stipple
C18: from Dutch stippelen, from stippen to prick, from stip point
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