Synonyms for stipple

Verb

1. stipple, engrave

usage: engrave by means of dots and flicks

2. stipple, paint

usage: make by small short touches that together produce an even or softly graded shadow, as in paint or ink

3. stipple, paint

usage: apply (paint) in small touches

4. stipple, speckle, mottle, dapple, cloud

usage: produce a mottled effect; "The sunlight stippled the trees"