Water-colour (Noun)
Meaning 1
Water-soluble pigment.
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Nouns denoting substances.
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- The delicate washes of the water-colour painting added to its ethereal quality.
- Her use of vibrant water-colour on the flowers gave the entire scene a pop of colour.
- He decided to switch to water-colour paints after getting frustrated with the opacity of oil paints.
- Water-colour requires great skill as even a single misstep can result in an undesirable blend.
- Mixing different ratios of water-colour to water creates an array of beautiful translucent shades.
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Meaning 2
A water-base paint (with water-soluble pigments); used by artists.
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 3
The art or technique of painting with watercolors.
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 4
A painting produced with watercolors.
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.