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painter
1[ peyn-ter ]
/ ËpeÉȘn tÉr /
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Definition of painter
noun
an artist who paints pictures.
a person who coats walls or other surfaces with paint, especially as an occupation.
(initial capital letter)Astronomy. the constellation Pictor.
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Other definitions for painter (2 of 3)
painter2
[ peyn-ter ]
/ ËpeÉȘn tÉr /
noun
a rope, usually at the bow, for fastening a boat to a ship, stake, etc.
Other definitions for painter (3 of 3)
Origin of painter
3An Americanism dating back to 1755â65; variant of panther
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British Dictionary definitions for painter (1 of 2)
painter1
/ (ËpeÉȘntÉ) /
noun
a person who paints surfaces as a trade
an artist who paints pictures
British Dictionary definitions for painter (2 of 2)
painter2
/ (ËpeÉȘntÉ) /
noun
a line attached to the bow of a boat for tying it up
Word Origin for painter
C15: probably from Old French penteur strong rope
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