Screentone

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A technique for applying textures and shades to drawings from preprinted sheets, used as an alternative to hatching. uncountable
  2. 2
    A texture or shading of this kind. countable

    "There are various kinds of screentones, but the ones with printed small dots are the most basic."

Example

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"There are various kinds of screentones, but the ones with printed small dots are the most basic."

Etymology

From screen + tone.

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