stippling

UK
/ˈstɪp.lɪŋ/
US
/ˈstɪp.lɪŋ/

Translations

stipplingnoun
stipplings
pl
pointillageTechnique de dessin ou de peinture consistant à appliquer de petits points ou traits.
The artist used stippling to give the portrait a unique texture and depth.
L’artiste a utilisé le pointillage pour donner au portrait une texture et une profondeur uniques.
pointilléAspect d’une surface couverte de petits points ou de petites taches.
The stippling on the wall gave it a rustic and textured look.
Le pointillé sur le mur lui donnait un aspect rustique et texturé.
Additional translations
tatouageEn médecine légale, marques de suie et de poudre autour d’une plaie par balle.
stipplingadjective
UK
/ˈstɪplɪŋ/
US
/ˈstɪplɪŋ/
Used attributively to modify nouns that relate to or employ the stippling technique
pointilléQui se rapporte à la technique du pointillage ou qui est produit par cette technique.
She used a stippling brush to create a soft, air-brushed finish.
Elle a utilisé un pinceau pointillé pour créer un fini doux, comme aérographié.
stippleverb

stippling

Gerund

stippled
Past Simple
stippled
Past Participle
stippling
Gerund
UK
/ˈstɪp.əl/
US
/ˈstɪp.əl/
pointillerTechnique artistique consistant à appliquer de petits points.
The artist decided to stipple the background to give the painting a unique texture.
L'artiste a décidé de pointiller l'arrière-plan pour donner au tableau une texture unique.
Additional translations
piqueterPlus général, pour marquer ou couvrir de petits points.

Definitions

stipplingnoun
A technique used in drawing or painting where small dots or strokes are applied to create texture or shading.
The artist used stippling to give the portrait a unique texture and depth.
The effect or appearance of a surface covered with small dots or specks.
The stippling on the wall gave it a rustic and textured look.
A pattern of small powder burns or abrasions on the skin caused by close-range discharge of a firearm
Forensic experts noted stippling around the entry wound, indicating the gun was fired from only a few feet away.
stipplingadjective
Relating to or produced by the stippling technique
She used a stippling brush to create a soft, air-brushed finish.
stippleverb
To apply small dots or specks to a surface, often to create a textured effect.
The artist decided to stipple the background to give the painting a unique texture.
To engrave or paint using dots or small touches.
She learned how to stipple the metal to create intricate designs.