paint

paint [pānt]

vt.

[ME peinten < OFr peint, pp. of peindre < L pingere, to paint, embroider < IE base * peig-, to mark by scratching or coloring > Gr pikros, sharp, OE fah, stained]

1.

a) to make (a picture, design, etc.) in colors applied to a surface

b) to depict or portray with paints [to paint a landscape]

2. to describe colorfully or vividly; depict in words

3. to cover or decorate with paint; color [to paint a wall]

4. to apply cosmetics to; adorn; beautify

5.

a) to apply (a medicine, etc.) with a brush or swab

b) to treat (a wound, etc.) in this way

vi.

1. to practice the art of painting pictures

2. Archaic to use cosmetics

n.

1.

a) a mixture of a pigment with oil, water, etc., in liquid or paste form, applied as with a brush, roller, or spray gun, and used for protective covering or coloring of a surface or for making pictures on canvas, paper, etc.

b) dry pigment for such use

2. a dried coat of paint

3.

a) coloring matter, such as lipstick, rouge, etc., used as a cosmetic

b) GREASEPAINT

☆ 4. Chiefly West PINTO (n. 1)

☆ 5. [< the practice of painting the area in a contrasting color] [Informal] BasketballBasketball Informal FREE THROW LANE: with the

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paint out

to cover up with or as with a coat of paint

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☆ paint the town red or paint the town

Slang to go on a boisterous spree; carouse

paintable

adj.