stipple
to paint, engrave, or draw by means of dots or small touches.
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
1Other words from stipple
- stippler, noun
- un·stip·pled, adjective
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How to use stipple in a sentence
The grayish stippling on the posterior ventral surfaces mentioned by Conant (1953:9) is not visible on these specimens.
The Amphibians and Reptiles of Michoacn, Mxico | William E. DuellmanThe finishing touch to their delicate beauty is the fine stippling all over the surface.
The Life of the Fly | J. Henri FabreThe wood is sometimes represented in oil without first stippling, but it never looks so well.
Practical Graining | William E. (William Edmund) WallCare must be taken not to add much water to the stippling color, or the stippling will be wiped off when the rag is used over it.
Practical Graining | William E. (William Edmund) WallOil color is sometimes used to pencil in the hearts, as it will not lift the stippling, no matter how much it is blended.
Practical Graining | William E. (William Edmund) Wall
British Dictionary definitions for stipple
/ (ˈstɪpəl) /
to draw, engrave, or paint using dots or flecks
to apply paint, powder, etc, to (something) with many light dabs
to give (wet paint, cement, etc) a granular effect
the technique of stippling or a picture produced by or using stippling
Origin of stipple
1Derived forms of stipple
- stippler, noun
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