SCUMBLE


Meaning of SCUMBLE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈskʌmbl ]

v. & n. --v.tr. 1 modify (a painting) by applying a thin opaque coat of paint to give a softer or duller effect. 2 modify (a drawing) similarly with light pencilling etc. --n. 1 material used in scumbling. 2 the effect produced by scumbling. [perh. frequent. of SCUM v.tr.]

English main colloquial, spoken dictionary.      Английский основной разговорный словарь.