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paint
noun(paint)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
Synonyms: pigment,
Examples:
Artists use `paint' and `pigment' interchangeably.
paint
noun(paint)makeup consisting of a pink or red powder applied to the cheeks
paint
noun(paint)(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
Synonyms: key,
Examples:
He dominates play in the paint.
paint
verb(paint)apply a liquid to; e.g., paint the gutters with linseed oil
paint
verb(paint)apply paint to; coat with paint
Examples:
We painted the rooms yellow.
paint
verb(paint)make a painting
Examples:
He painted all day in the garden.
He painted a painting of the garden.
He painted a painting of the garden.
paint
verb(paint)make a painting of
Examples:
He painted his mistress many times.