Background for shading

shading

/ˈʃeɪdɪŋ/

Illustration shading - Image 1

Illustration shading - Image 2

verb

To shield from light.

Examples :

"The old oak tree shaded the lawn in the heat of the day."

appearance art nature environment

Illustration shading - Image 1

verb

To alter slightly.

Examples :

"Most politicians will shade the truth if it helps them."

style appearance art

Illustration shading - Image 1

Illustration shading - Image 2

verb

To vary or approach something slightly, particularly in color.

Examples :

"The hillside was bright green, shading towards gold in the drier areas."

color appearance

Illustration shading - Image 1

verb

(of a defensive player) To move slightly from one's normal fielding position.

Examples :

"Jones will shade a little to the right on this pitch count."

sport position action

Illustration shading - Image 1

Illustration shading - Image 2

verb

To darken, particularly in drawing.

Examples :

"I draw contours first, gradually shading in midtones and shadows."

Illustration shading - Image 1

verb

To surpass by a narrow margin.

Examples :

"Both parties claimed afterwards that their man did best in the debate, but an early opinion poll suggested Mr Cameron shaded it."

achievement action sport

Illustration shading - Image 1

verb

To reduce (a window) so that only its title bar is visible.

Examples :

""I was working on my homework but got distracted, so I started shading all the open windows on my computer to focus on one task." "

Illustration shading - Image 1

verb

To shelter; to cover from injury; to protect; to screen.

Examples :

"The umbrella shaded the children from the strong sun. "

environment nature action

Illustration shading - Image 1

Illustration shading - Image 2

verb

To present a shadow or image of; to shadow forth; to represent.

Examples :

"The play's director used dark costumes to shade the characters' roles as villains. "