AIRBRUSH

airbrush

(noun) an atomizer to spray paint by means of compressed air

airbrush

(verb) paint with an airbrush; “The old car looks like new now that we airbrushed it”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

airbrush (plural airbrushes)

A miniature, handheld paint sprayer, powered by compressed air or other gas, used for delicate, artistic painting, or sometimes retouching of photographs.

Verb

airbrush (third-person singular simple present airbrushes, present participle airbrushing, simple past and past participle airbrushed)

To paint using an airbrush.

To touch up or enhance a photograph or person, often with intent to mislead.

Synonyms

• (enhance a photograph): photoshop, doctor

Source: Wiktionary



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