Painting — synonyms, definition

1. painting (Noun)

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painting (Noun) — Graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface. ex. "a small painting by Picasso" ex. "he bought the painting as an investment"

painting (Noun) — Creating a picture with paints. ex. "he studied painting and sculpture for many years"

painting (Noun) — The act of applying paint to a surface. ex. "you can finish the job of painting faster with a roller than with a brush"

painting (Noun) — The occupation of a house painter. ex. "house painting was the only craft he knew"

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2. painting (Verb)

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

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

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

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

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