Definition of: paint

(pānt) noun
1. A color or pigment, either dry or mixed with oil, water, etc.
2. A cosmetic, as rouge.
3. A film, layer, or coat of pigment applied to the surface of an object.
—v.t.
1 a To make a representation of in paints or colors. b To make, as a picture, by applying paints or colors.
2. To describe or depict vividly, as in words or thoughts:
3. To cover or coat with or as with paint.
4. To decorate with or as with paints: The setting sun paints the clouds red.
5. To apply cosmetics to.
6. To apply (medicine, etc.) with or as with a swab.
—v.i.
7. To cover or coat something with paint.
8. To practice the art of painting; paint pictures.
9. To apply cosmetics to the face, etc. [<OF peint, pp. of peindre <L pingere paint]