paint

(pānt)

1. a. A liquid mixture, usually of a solid pigment in a liquid vehicle, used as a decorative or protective coating.
   b. The thin dry film formed by such a mixture when applied to a surface.
   c. The solid pigment before it is mixed with a vehicle.
2. A cosmetic, such as rouge, that is used to give color to the face; makeup.
3. See pinto.

1. To make (a picture) with paints.
2. a. To represent in a picture with paints.
   b. To depict vividly in words.
3. To coat or decorate with paint: paint a house.
4. To apply cosmetics to.
5. To apply medicine to; swab: paint a wound.
6. To shine a laser beam on, especially in order to designate a target for laser-guided munitions.

1. To practice the art of painting pictures.
2. To cover something with paint.
3. To apply cosmetics to oneself: “Let her paint an inch thick, to this favor she must come” (Shakespeare).
4. To serve as a surface to be coated with paint: These nonporous surfaces paint badly with a brush.

Related Forms:

• paintˌa·bilˈi·ty noun

• paintˈa·ble adjective