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scumble Definition

scum·ble (skum′bəl)

transitive verb -·bled, -·bling

    1. to soften the outlines or color of (a painting) by applying a thin coat of opaque color
    2. to apply (color) in this manner
  2. to soften the outlines of (a drawing) by rubbing or blurring
  3. to make by either of these processes

Etymology: freq. of scum

noun

  1. a coat of color added in scumbling
  2. the softening of outline produced by scumbling

scumble Usage Examples

Object

  • cabin: All conceivable accessories with the added attraction of scumbled owners cabin adorned with barge art.

Browse dictionary entries near scumble

  1. ‹ scumbag
  2. ‹ scum
  3. ‹ sculpturesque
  4. ‹ sculptured
  5. ‹ sculpture
  6. ‹ sculptress
  7. ‹ sculptor
  8. ‹ sculpt
  9. ‹ sculpsit
  10. ‹ sculpin
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