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Meaning of 'scumbling' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Scumbling [ n.]
- 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.
- In crayon drawing, the use of the stump.
- The color so laid on. Also used figuratively.
2 . Scumbling [ p. pr. & vb. n.]
- of Scumble

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