Definitions for paint

Definitions for (noun) paint

Main entry: paint, pigment

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


Main entry: paint, key

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


Definitions for (verb) 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


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