Mottling (Noun)
Meaning
The act of coloring with areas of different shades.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The painter achieved a beautiful mottling effect on the walls by layering different shades of blue and white.
- The mottling on the butterfly's wings helped it blend in with its surroundings.
- The mottling on the skin of the snake made it nearly invisible as it slithered through the grass.
- The artist's use of mottling in the painting added depth and dimension to the landscape.
- The mottling on the ceramic pottery gave it a unique and interesting texture.