stipple
Example Sentences
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Microscopic chasms forming a sea of conical jagged peaks stipple the surface of a material called black silicon.
From Science Daily
Also known as acoustical stipple ceilings, they were once a popular choice for their ability to absorb sound and hide imperfections.
From Seattle Times
Every flat surface and hidey-hole of this bridge is stuffed and stippled with nests.
From Seattle Times
I introduced a forehead piece to the existing Stage 3 look and added old-age stipple around the eyes, along with eyebrow hair pieces.
From Los Angeles Times
At first, we’re captivated by the ornately decorative beauty of the Iyi people’s look and dress: elaborate hairstyles, dazzlingly patterned clothing, faces designed with glowingly stippled white paint.
From Los Angeles Times
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