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Scumbling
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What's The Definition Of Scumbling?Synonyms | Synonyms for Scumbling: Related Terms | Find terms related to Scumbling: See Also | Scumbling In Webster's Dictionary \Scum"bling\, n.
1. (Fine Arts)
(a) A mode of obtaining a softened effect, in painting and
drawing, by the application of a thin layer of opaque
color to the surface of a painting, or part of the
surface, which is too bright in color, or which
requires harmonizing.
(b) In crayon drawing, the use of the stump.
2. The color so laid on. Also used figuratively.
Shining above the brown scumbling of leafless
orchards. --L. Wallace.
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