Definition of painting
1 : a product of painting; especially : a work produced through the art of painting
2 : the art or occupation of painting
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Examples of painting in a Sentence
They hung the painting in the living room.
The woman in that painting is my grandmother.
I like painting more than sculpture.
He is studying abstract painting.
She wants to devote all her time to painting.
The room is ready for painting.
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The Huntsville operation currently handles assembly, metal fabrication, welding, chassis and body painting, and injection molding for the Polaris Ranger off-road vehicles and Slingshot Moto-Roadster.
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The oil-on-panel 15th century masterpiece was the most important of about 40 paintings that suffered damage when the Brera’s humidity control system failed during a rare dry, cold spell in January.
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A few paintings, including Baxter’s, have never been publicly displayed before.
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In addition, there will be kid's activities from 4-6 p.m., including face painting, tie-dyes and games.
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Over the years, Joan Landis’ illustrations have ranged from depictions of Jewish holidays to the addition of a car and trailer to famous paintings.
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Last month — for the first time since 1938 — family members saw the painting up close, in a private showing at Sotheby's in Paris.
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Freddy explained that the painting had turned up in Turkey, like much of what the rebels had stolen across Aleppo.
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Use a few different bags for everything that doesn't fit in the toolbox: pliers, shears, wrenches, bits and blades, extension cords, and painting, plumbing, and electrical tools.
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13th Century
First Known Use of painting
13th century
PAINTING Defined for English Language Learners
painting
playDefinition of painting for English Language Learners
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: a picture that is painted : a picture made by putting paint on a canvas, board, etc.
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: the art or act of making pictures using paint
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: the activity of painting houses, walls, etc.
PAINTING Defined for Kids
painting
playDefinition of painting for Students
1 : a work of art made with paint
2 : the art or occupation of creating pictures with paint
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