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Painting

PAY-ntihng

/ˈpeɪntɪŋ/

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painting

Dictionary meaning

The occupation of a house painter.

Examples

  • House painting was the only craft we knew before we began our apprenticeships.
  • You can finish the job of painting faster with a roller than with a brush.

Synonyms: house painting

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