1. a pattern of spots or patches of different colors or shades

1. marking with spots or patches of different colors or shades
Usage: present participle of dapple

Examples

• The dappling of sunlight through the leaves created a beautiful pattern on the ground.
• The horse’s coat showed natural dappling in shades of gray and white.
• Light was dappling the forest floor as it filtered through the canopy.
• The artist captured the dappling effect of shadows on the water.
• Morning sun was dappling the meadow with patches of light and shadow.
• The dappling on the trout’s skin helped it blend with the rocky stream bed.