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STIPPLE [3 records]

Record 1 2012-08-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Construction Finishing
  • Paints and Varnishes (Industries)
DEF

To even out a coat of paint and remove brush marks and other imperfections, immediately after application, by systematically dabbing the surface with a soft stippling brush.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Finitions (Construction)
  • Peintures et vernis (Industries)
DEF

Opération de finition d'un feuil consistant à faire disparaître les stries d'une peinture cordée, en tapotant le feuil encore humide à l'aide d'une brosse spéciale, dite brosse à pocher. [Définition normalisée par l’AFNOR et reproduite avec son autorisation.]

OBS

pocher : terme normalisé par l'AFNOR.

Spanish

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Record 2 1991-04-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Plastic Arts (General)
DEF

To paint, draw, engrave, or apply in small points or dots rather than in lines or solid areas.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Arts plastiques (Généralités)
DEF

Dessiner, graver, peindre en utilisant des points.

Spanish

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Record 3 1983-12-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Printing Processes - Various
OBS

the method of painting, engraving, etc., stippling to stipple: to paint, engrave or draw by means of dots or small touches.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Procédés d'impression divers
OBS

la gravure au pointillé consiste à représenter les figures par des masses de points et de petits traits, ou de points seuls

Spanish

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