Daubing: meaning, definitions and examples

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daubing

 

[ หˆdษ”หbษชล‹ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

art technique

Daubing is a technique used in art where paint, clay, or other materials are applied roughly or coarsely. It often results in a textured effect that can add depth and character to a piece of art.

Synonyms

blotting, smearing, streaking

Examples of usage

  • The artist used daubing to create a textured landscape.
  • Her daubing technique gave the painting a unique finish.
  • He preferred daubing for his abstract work.
  • Daubing with a palette knife can create interesting patterns.

Translations

Translations of the word "daubing" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pintar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅ‡เค‚เคŸเคฟเค‚เค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Fรคrbung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ melukis

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั„ะฐั€ะฑัƒะฒะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ malowanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅก—่ฃ…

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท peinture

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pintura

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท boyama

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฑ„์ƒ‰

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุทู„ุงุก

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nรกtฤ›r

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ natieranie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆถ‚ๆŠน

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ barvanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ mรกlning

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะพััƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒฎแƒแƒขแƒ•แƒ แƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ boyama

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pintura

Etymology

The word 'daub' comes from the Middle English 'dauben', which means to smear or apply something thickly. It is believed to have roots in Old Norse 'dauf', meaning dull or flat, referring to the texture of the applied material. Over the centuries, the term has evolved to specifically refer to the application of paint or similar substances in a coarse manner. The practice of daubing dates back to early art forms, where ancient artists used natural pigments to layer colors onto rock walls or canvases, resulting in the rich textures found in ancient cave paintings. Today, daubing is appreciated not just as a technique but also as a method to convey emotion and creativity in fine arts.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,467, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.