Pronunciation: /ˈstɪpəl/
noun a method of drawing or painting using small dots or specks to create shading or texture
A1 I used a stipple brush to paint small dots on the canvas.
A2 The artist created a beautiful stipple effect by dabbing the paint onto the paper.
B1 The stipple technique involves using small, repetitive marks to create a textured surface.
B2 The stipple pattern on the wall added a unique touch to the room's decor.
C1 The intricate stipple work on the portrait showed the artist's attention to detail.
C2 The stipple effect on the sculpture was achieved through hours of meticulous work.
verb to draw or paint using small dots or specks
A1 She stippled the paper with tiny dots to create a pattern.
A2 The artist used a stippling technique to add texture to the drawing.
B1 Students were taught how to stipple with different sized brushes in art class.
B2 The architect stippled the blueprint with notes and annotations for the construction team.
C1 The master painter could stipple with such precision that his work was often mistaken for photographs.
C2 The skilled calligrapher stippled the border of the manuscript with intricate designs.
formal The artist used a fine-tipped pen to stipple intricate details in the portrait.
informal I tried to stipple some shading on my drawing, but it didn't turn out as well as I hoped.
slang I'm going to stipple some cool designs on my sneakers to make them unique.
figurative The speaker's words seemed to stipple the air with tension as they addressed the crowd.
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