Paint — synonyms, definition

1. paint (Noun)

blush blusher coat colouring cosmetics cover covering dye enamel glaze hue key layer make-up overlay pigment rouge shade stain surface • • •

paint (Noun) — A substance used as a coating to protect or decorate a surface (especially a mixture of pigment suspended in a liquid); dries to form a hard coating. ex. "artists use 'paint' and 'pigment' interchangeably"

paint (Noun) — (basketball) a space (including the foul line) in front of the basket at each end of a basketball court; usually painted a different colour from the rest of the court. ex. "he dominates play in the paint"

paint (Noun) — Makeup consisting of a pink or red powder applied to the cheeks.

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2. paint (Verb)

apply blend chalk coat color colour compose cover daub delineate depict describe design draft draw dye enamel etch gild glaze • • •

paint (Verb) — (art) make a painting. ex. "he painted all day in the garden" ex. "He painted a painting of the garden"

paint (Verb) — Apply paint to; coat with paint. ex. "We painted the rooms yellow"

paint (Verb) — (art) make a painting of. ex. "He painted his mistress many times"

paint (Verb) — Apply a liquid to; e.g., paint the gutters with linseed oil.

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