#1 stipple v. engrave by means of dots and flicks. wn
#2 stipple v. make by small short touches that together produce an even or softly graded shadow, as in paint or ink. wn
#3 stipple v. apply (paint) in small dots or strokes. wn
#4 stipple v. [speckle] produce a mottled effect; "The sunlight stippled the trees". wn
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