SHADED
11
Scrabble
10
WWF
S(1) H(4) A(1) D(2) E(1) D(2)
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Definition
verb
- To shield from light.“The old oak tree shaded the lawn in the heat of the day.”
- To alter slightly.“Most politicians will shade the truth if it helps them.”
- To vary or approach something slightly, particularly in color.“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.“Jones will shade a little to the right on this pitch count.”
- To darken, particularly in drawing.“I draw contours first, gradually shading in midtones and shadows.”
adjective
- Being in the shade, not in direct light.
- Having a slight colour added (of a diagram or picture) or being slightly darkened as if in the shade.
Source: Wiktionary
