paintbox
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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“These poses, these facial expressions — it’s a paintbox that people use to make paintings of their own and give it new meanings and jokes,” Kenny said.
From Washington Post • Jun. 7, 2018
She holds an untouched kids’ paintbox in her hands, then throws it into the trash pile.
From Washington Post • Sep. 27, 2015
Experts believe Constable made the sketch in Hampstead, London, on a canvas that was probably pinned to his paintbox for support.
From BBC • Nov. 26, 2013
On her table, Wills has resin and a paintbox to colour small sections that she has filled to strengthen the ivories.
From The Guardian • Feb. 27, 2011
“Without it, the girls’ hair is a whole paintbox of different colors.
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
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