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 Definitions of Scumble  [ˈskʌm bəl]  

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Definition of 'Scumble' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (v.t.) scumble
to soften (the color or tone of a painted area) by overlaying parts with opaque or semiopaque color applied thinly and lightly with an almost dry brush.

2. (n.) scumble
the act or technique of scumbling.

3.  scumble
the effect produced by this technique.

Etymology:  (1790–1800; perh. scum (v.) + -le , with intrusive b)

Definition of 'Scumble' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (noun) scumble
the application of very thin coat of color over the surface of a picture


Definition of 'Scumble' Webster Dictionary 

1. (verb) Scumble
to cover lighty, as a painting, or a drawing, with a thin wash of opaque color, or with color-crayon dust rubbed on with the stump, or to make any similar additions to the work, so as to produce a softened effect



'Scumble' - Nearby Entries  

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