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stipple

Syllabification: (stip·ple)
Pronunciation: /ˈstipəl/
Definition of stipple

verb

[with object]
  • (in drawing, painting, and engraving) mark (a surface) with numerous small dots or specks: (as noun stippling)the miniaturist’s use of stippling
  • produce a decorative effect on (paint or other material) by roughening its surface when it is wet.

noun

  • the process or technique of stippling a surface, or the effect so created.

Derivatives

stippler

Pronunciation: /ˈstip(ə)lər/
noun

Origin:

mid 17th century: from Dutch stippelen, frequentative of stippen 'to prick', from stip 'a point'

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