Definition: 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
Usage: artists use `paint' and `pigment' interchangeably
Main entry: rouge, blusher, paint
Definition: makeup consisting of a pink or red powder applied to the cheeks
Definition: (basketball) a space (including the foul line) in front of the basket at each end of a basketball court; usually painted a different color from the rest of the court
Usage: he hit a jump shot from the top of the key; he dominates play in the paint
Main entry: paint
Definition: apply paint to; coat with paint
Usage: We painted the rooms yellow
Main entry: paint
Definition: apply a liquid to; e.g., paint the gutters with linseed oil
Main entry: paint
Definition: make a painting of
Usage: He painted his mistress many times
Main entry: paint
Definition: make a painting
Usage: he painted all day in the garden; He painted a painting of the garden