verb

1. To apply paint to.

2. To apply in the manner that paint is applied.

3. To cover (something) with spots of colour, like paint.

noun

1. An illustration or artwork done with the use of paint.

   “The Mona Lisa is one of the most famous paintings.”

2. The action of applying paint to a surface.

   “The outside of the old house would benefit from some painting.”

3. The same activity as an art form.

   “Some artists, like Michelangelo, excel in both painting and sculpture.”

Synonyms: third art