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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
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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
“artists use ‘paint’ and ‘pigment’ interchangeably”
noun
makeup consisting of a pink or red powder applied to the cheeks
noun
(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
“he hit a jump shot from the top of the key”
verb
apply paint to; coat with paint
“We painted the rooms yellow”
verb
apply a liquid to; e.g., paint the gutters with linseed oil
verb
make a painting of
“He painted his mistress many times”
verb
make a painting
“he painted all day in the garden”
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artists use ‘paint’ and ‘pigment’ interchangeably
he hit a jump shot from the top of the key
he dominates play in the paint
We painted the rooms yellow
He painted his mistress many times
he painted all day in the garden
He painted a painting of the garden
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