What is the meaning of stipple?

verb

  • Engrave by means of dots and flicks.
  • Make by small short touches that together produce an even or softly graded shadow, as in paint or ink.
  • Apply (paint) in small dots or strokes.
  • Produce a mottled effect.
    • usage: "The sunlight stippled the trees"
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