stip·ple /ˈstɪpəl/
 點刻法,點畫,點彩(vt.)點刻,畫點畫,點彩
 Stip·ple Stip·pling n. Engraving A mode of execution which produces the effect by dots or small points instead of lines.
 2. Paint. A mode of execution in which a flat or even tint is produced by many small touches.
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 Stip·ple v. t. [imp. & p. p. Stippled p. pr. & vb. n. Stippling ]
 1. To engrave by means of dots, in distinction from engraving in lines.
    The interlaying of small pieces can not altogether avoid a broken, stippled, spotty effect.   --Milman.
 2. To paint, as in water colors, by small, short touches which together produce an even or softly graded surface.
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 stipple
      v 1: engrave by means of dots and flicks
      2: make by small short touches that together produce an even or
         softly graded shadow, as in paint or ink
      3: apply (paint) in small touches
      4: produce a mottled effect; "The sunlight stippled the trees"
         [syn: speckle]