painting

(noun) graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface. Synonyms: picture. Examples: "A small painting by picasso." "He bought the painting as an investment." "His pictures hang in the louvre."

(noun) creating a picture with paints. Example: "He studied painting and sculpture for many years."

(noun) the act of applying paint to a surface. Example: "You can finish the job of painting faster with a roller than with a brush."

(noun) the occupation of a house painter. Synonyms: house painting. Example: "House painting was the only craft he knew."

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

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

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

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