PAINT

(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"
synonyms : pigment
(noun) makeup consisting of a pink or red powder applied to the cheeks
synonyms : blusher , rouge
(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", "he dominates play in the paint"
synonyms : 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", "He painted a painting of the garden"

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