paint

(noun) 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. Synonyms: pigment. Example: "Artists use `paint' and `pigment' interchangeably."

(noun) (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. Synonyms: key. Examples: "He hit a jump shot from the top of the key." "He dominates play in the paint."

(noun) makeup consisting of a pink or red powder applied to the cheeks. Synonyms: rouge, blusher.

(verb) make a painting. Examples: "He painted all day in the garden." "He painted a painting of the garden."

(verb) apply paint to; coat with paint. Example: "We painted the rooms yellow."

(verb) make a painting of. Example: "He painted his mistress many times."

(verb) apply a liquid to; e.g., paint the gutters with linseed oil.