English Explanatory Dictionary

stipple

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The use of small dots that give the appearance of shading; the dots thus used.
verb
  1. To use small dots to give the appearance of shading to.

Pronunciation

/ˈstɪpəl/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-stipple.wav

Word forms

stipple stipples stippling stippled

Etymology

Probably from Dutch stippel (“small dot”), originally applied to the dots themselves and later to the technique.

Derived words

stipple ceiling stipplethroat stipply stippler unstippled
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