■ noun
1》 a coloured substance which is spread over a surface and dries to leave a thin decorative or protective coating.
↘an act of ~ing.
2》 informal cosmetic make-up.
3》 N. Amer. a piebald horse.
4》 Basketball a rectangular area marked near the basket at each end of a court.
■ verb
1》 apply ~ to.
↘apply (a liquid) to a surface with a brush.
↘( ~ something out ) efface something with ~.
2》 depict or produce with ~.
↘give a description of (something).
3》 display a mark representing (an aircraft or vehicle) on a radar screen.
Phrases
be like watching ~ dry be extremely boring.
~ oneself into a corner leave oneself no means of escape or room to manoeuvre.
~ the town red go out and enjoy oneself in a lively way.
Derivatives
~able adjective
~y adjective
Origin
ME: from peint '~ed', past participle of OFr. peindre , from L. pingere 'to ~'.