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Definition of Stippling
Stippling Stipple Stip"ple, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Stippled; p. pr. & vb.
n. Stippling.] [D. stippelen to make points, to spot, dot,
from stippel, dim. of stip a dot, spot.]
1. To engrave by means of dots, in distinction from engraving
in lines.
The interlaying of small pieces can not altogether
avoid a broken, stippled, spotty effect. --Milman.
2. To paint, as in water colors, by small, short touches
which together produce an even or softly graded surface.
Stippling Stipple Stip"ple, Stippling Stip"pling, n. (Engraving)
A mode of execution which produces the effect by dots or
small points instead of lines.
2. (Paint.) A mode of execution in which a flat or even tint
is produced by many small touches.