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stipple

verb

/ˈstɪp.əl/

Meaning

to cover a surface with numerous small dots or specks, often in drawing or painting

The artist stippled the canvas to create a textured effect.

dot, speckle, fleck, spot, mark

erase, smooth

stipple effect, stipple technique, stipple shading, stipple pattern

to criticize or punish severely

to take hold of and quickly remove; to gather courage or determination

to work hard; to make great effort; physical work

to join together or combine; to bring people or things together

the act of not telling the truth

to emphasize or make something more noticeable