paint out

The phrase "paint out" is often used in artistic contexts to describe the act of covering or removing parts of a surface with paint.

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Definition

B2Art

(technical)To cover or remove a part of a surface by applying paint over it.

Example

  • She decided to paint out the old logo on the wall.
  • The artist painted out the mistake and started again.

C1Figurative

(figurative)To describe something in a way that alters its original meaning.

Example

  • The article painted out the event as a disaster, even though it wasn't.

B2Outdoor Art Event

(informal)An event where artists gather outdoors to create paintings from life.

Example

  • The community organized a paint out at the local park.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "paint out":

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