Back to Webster

Webster

Adumbration

ADUMBRA'TION, n. 1. The act of making a shadow or faint resemblance. 2. A faint sketch; an imperfect representation of a thing. 3. In heraldry, the shadow only of a figure, outlined, and painted of a color dar...

Webster Dictionary
English dictionary 16.3 MB

Meaning

ADUMBRA'TION, n.

1. The act of making a shadow or faint resemblance.

2. A faint sketch; an imperfect representation of a thing.

3. In heraldry, the shadow only of a figure, outlined, and painted of a color darker than the field.

Ampiaw
Add to home screen for a faster, app-like experience