■ verb
1》 (in drawing, painting, or engraving) mark (a surface) with numerous small dots or specks.
2》 produce a decorative effect on (paint or other material) by roughening its surface when wet.
■ noun the process, technique, or effect of stippling.
Derivatives
~r noun
stippling noun
Origin
C17: from Du. stippelen , frequentative of stippen 'to prick', from stip 'a point'.