paintbrush

/ˈpeɪntbrʌʃ/

Definitions

1. noun

a brush used for painting, typically with synthetic or natural fibres.

“She dipped the paintbrush into the paint and began to paint the wall.”

2. verb

to apply paint to a surface with a brush.

“Can you paintbrush the ceiling before the party tonight?”

3. verb

to apply or spread something, such as colour or texture, to a surface.

“The artist paintbrushed the colours onto the canvas to create a vibrant effect.”

Synonyms

  • brush
  • painter

Antonyms

  • eraser
  • scraper