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scumble

Syllabification: (scum·ble)
Pronunciation: /ˈskəmbəl/
Art
Definition of scumble

verb

[with object]
  • modify (a painting or color) by applying a very thin coat of opaque paint to give a softer or duller effect.
  • modify (a drawing) with light shading in pencil or charcoal to give a softer effect.

noun

  • a thin, opaque coat of paint or layer of shading applied to give a softer or duller effect.
  • the effect produced by scumbling.

Origin:

late 17th century (as a verb): perhaps a frequentative of the verb scum

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