Meaning of the word dapple in English

What does dapple mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

dapple

US /ˈdæp.əl/
UK /ˈdæp.əl/

Verb

1.

to cover something with spots of color that are lighter or darker than the main color, or to cover something with areas of light and darkness:

Example:
At 7,000 feet, thin patches of snow dapple the sandstone.

Noun

1.

a small area of color or light:

Example:
They walked through a dapple of sunlight that shifted as the breeze shifted the leaves.
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