Category:Scumble

Scum"ble, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Scumbled; p. pr. & vb. n. Scumbling.] Etym: [freq. of scum. sq. root 158.] (fine arts)

Defn: to cover lighty, as a painting, or a drawing, with a thin wash Of opaque color, or with color-crayon dust rubbed on with the stump, Or to make any similar additions to the work, so as to produce a Softened effect.