a solid colouring matter (to be) mixed with oil or other liquid and used to give colour to a surface
tinted covering
Cases of word usage
1) a container for spring a mist of scent, paint etc (aerosol)
2) a small quantity (of paint etc) dabbed on something (dab)
3) to cover (something) with gold leaf or gold-coloured paint (gild)
4) of gild; gold leaf or gold-coloured paint used for gilding (gilt)
5) the practice, art, of using paint (painting)
6) (an example of) a colouring matter used for making dyes, paint etc (pigment)
7) a special kind of paint for priming (primer)
8) to improve (a photograph), painting etc) by adding a little paint with a brush etc (retouch)
9) a dirty mark; (of ink, paint etc) to become smeared (smudge)