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n 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 n (basketball) a space (including the foul line) in front of the bask…

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  1. n 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 n (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 n makeup consisting of a pink or red powder applied to the cheeks v make a painting v apply paint to; coat with paint v make a painting of v apply a liquid to; e.g., paint the gutters with linseed oil