Scumble /(?)/

Scum·ble

Scumble

v. t.

imp. & p. p. Scumbled; p. pr. & vb. n. Scumbling

  1. 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. (Fine Arts)