shading
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Definitions ofshading
- To shield from light.
Example: "The old oak tree shaded the lawn in the heat of the day."
- To alter slightly.
Example: "Most politicians will shade the truth if it helps them."
- To vary or approach something slightly, particularly in color.
Example: "The hillside was bright green, shading towards gold in the drier areas."
- (of a defensive player) To move slightly from one's normal fielding position.
Example: "Jones will shade a little to the right on this pitch count."
- To darken, particularly in drawing.
Example: "I draw contours first, gradually shading in midtones and shadows."
- To surpass by a narrow margin.
Example: "Both parties claimed afterwards that their man did best in the debate, but an early opinion poll suggested Mr Cameron shaded it."
- To reduce (a window) so that only its title bar is visible.
- To shelter; to cover from injury; to protect; to screen.
- To present a shadow or image of; to shadow forth; to represent.
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