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:
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At 7,000 feet, thin patches of snow dapple the sandstone.
Noun
1.
a small area of color or light:
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They walked through a dapple of sunlight that shifted as the breeze shifted the leaves.
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