shading

verb

1. 1

   To shield from light.

   “The old oak tree shaded the lawn in the heat of the day.”

2. 2

   To alter slightly.

   “Most politicians will shade the truth if it helps them.”

3. 3

   To vary or approach something slightly, particularly in color.

   “The hillside was bright green, shading towards gold in the drier areas.”

4. 4

   (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.”

5. 5

   To darken, particularly in drawing.

   “I draw contours first, gradually shading in midtones and shadows.”

6. 6

   To surpass by a narrow margin.

   “Both parties claimed afterwards that their man did best in the debate, but an early opinion poll suggested Mr Cameron shaded it.”

7. 7

   To reduce (a window) so that only its title bar is visible.

8. 8

   To shelter; to cover from injury; to protect; to screen.

9. 9

   To present a shadow or image of; to shadow forth; to represent.