colouring

British  

/ ˈkʌlərɪŋ /

noun

1. the process or art of applying colour

2. anything used to give colour, such as dye, paint, etc

3. appearance with regard to shade and colour

4. arrangements of colours and tones, as in the markings of birds and animals

5. the colour of a person's features or complexion

6. a false or misleading appearance

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Example Sentences

Growing up in Greater Manchester, he says his biggest childhood involvement with the sport was through doodling in football-themed colouring books.

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Mia has published five colouring books linked to the tapestry, and has now produced a larger book containing 25 full-scale transfers of scenes for embroidery enthusiasts.

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It was first discovered in July and recent observations show that 3I/ATLAS has developed a faint bluish hue, suggesting a possible colour change - the third shift in its colouring since its discovery.

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The greater flamingo's pink colouring comes from a diet high in carotenoids - pigments found in algae and invertebrates such as shrimp.

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Lotte, 22, from Peterborough, who is autistic, loves reading and colouring and has just completed a Level 3 course in creative media.

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