Meaning of 'painter'

noun

in the Southern United States, a large American feline resembling a lion, also known as a cougar

Example: "While camping in the Appalachians, I was careful not to disturb any painters."

Synonyms: cougar

noun

a line that is attached to the bow of a boat and used for tying up (as when docking or towing)

noun

an artist who paints

Example: "Leonardo da Vinci is one of history's most famous painters."

noun

a worker who is employed to cover objects with paint

Example: "We hired a painter to decorate our new house."