Paint (Noun)
Meaning 1
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".
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The walls were covered in a fresh coat of white paint to brighten up the room.
- She carefully applied a layer of paint to the miniature model to add intricate details.
- The artist mixed her own paint using a combination of pigments and a binding agent.
- The paint on the old car was chipped and faded, revealing the rusty metal underneath.
- The paint job on the interior of the new sports car was sleek and glossy, catching the light as it moved.
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Meaning 2
(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".
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.