shading

SaySHAYD-ing/ˈʃeɪdɪŋ/

3 meanings of shading

1
noununcountable
The making of an area darker, or the darker patch that results.
Like coloring part of a picture darker so it looks like a shadow.
The artist added shading to give the drawing some depth.
Careful shading along the edges made the ball look round.
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2
noununcountable
A thing that blocks sunlight to make a cooler, darker spot.
Like an umbrella that keeps the sun off you.
The big umbrella gave us welcome shading at the beach.
They planted tall trees for natural shading over the patio.
Similarshelter, cover
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3
verb
Present participle and gerund of shade. Use it for the -ing form of the verb.
He is shading the drawing to make it look real.
The big oak is shading the whole garden right now.
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shading is a form of shade

shade, verb: To keep strong light or sun off someone or something, for example with your hand, a hat, or a tree. Full entry

Forms: shadeshades he/she/itshading -ing formshaded past tense, past participle
Spelling: shade → shading: drop the e, add -ing

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