scumble

1 of 2

verb

scum·ble ˈskəm-bəl How to pronounce scumble (audio)

scumbled; scumbling ˈskəm-b(ə-)liŋ How to pronounce scumble (audio)

transitive verb

: to make (something, such as color or a painting) less brilliant by covering with a thin coat of opaque or semiopaque color applied with a nearly dry brush

: to apply (a color) in this manner

: to soften the lines or colors of (a drawing) by rubbing lightly

scumble

2 of 2

noun

: the act or effect of scumbling

: a material used for scumbling

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The history of scumble is blurry, but the word is thought to be related to the verb scum, an obsolete form of skim, meaning "to pass lightly over." Scumbling, as first perfected by artists such as Titian, involves passing dry, opaque coats of oil paint over a tinted background to create subtle tones and shadows. Although the painting technique dates to the 16th century, use of the word scumble is only known to have begun in the late 18th century. The related noun form soon followed.

单词	scumble
释义	scumble 1 of 2 verb scum·ble ˈskəm-bəl scumbled; scumbling ˈskəm-b(ə-)liŋ transitive verb 1 a : to make (something, such as color or a painting) less brilliant by covering with a thin coat of opaque or semiopaque color applied with a nearly dry brush b : to apply (a color) in this manner 2 : to soften the lines or colors of (a drawing) by rubbing lightly scumble 2 of 2 noun 1 : the act or effect of scumbling 2 : a material used for scumbling Did you know? The history of scumble is blurry, but the word is thought to be related to the verb scum, an obsolete form of skim, meaning "to pass lightly over." Scumbling, as first perfected by artists such as Titian, involves passing dry, opaque coats of oil paint over a tinted background to create subtle tones and shadows. Although the painting technique dates to the 16th century, use of the word scumble is only known to have begun in the late 18th century. The related noun form soon followed. Word History Etymology Verb perhaps frequentative of scum entry 2 First Known Use Verb 1798, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Noun 1834, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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scumble

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