Meaning of 'paint'

noun

a substance used as a coating to protect or decorate a surface (especially a mixture of pigment suspended in a liquid)

Synonyms: pigment

noun

makeup consisting of a pink or red powder applied to the cheeks

Synonyms: rouge blusher

noun

in 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

Example: "The foul was committed in the paint."

Synonyms: key

verb

apply paint to

Example: "coat with paint"

verb

apply a liquid to

Example: "e.g., paint the gutters with linseed oil"

verb

make a painting of

Example: "I painted the model many times, before getting it right."

verb

make a painting

Example: "They painted all day in the garden."