Meaning of the word stippling in English

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stippling

US /ˈstɪp.əl.ɪŋ/

UK /ˈstɪp.əl.ɪŋ/

a method of drawing, painting, or engraving using small dots or specks.

Example:

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The artist used stippling to create texture in the portrait.

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The old map was shaded with fine stippling.

Synonym:

dotting speckling dappling

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stipple