Meaning of the word dappling in English

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dappling

US /ˈdæp.lɪŋ/
UK /ˈdæp.lɪŋ/

Noun

a pattern of spots or patches of light and shade

Example:
The sunlight created a beautiful dappling effect on the forest floor.
The artist used a technique of dappling to add depth to the painting.

Verb

to mark with spots or patches of light and shade

Example:
The morning sun began dappling the leaves of the trees.
Shadows were dappling the path as we walked through the woods.
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