Airbrush

ahd-5
  • noun. An atomizer using compressed air to spray a liquid, such as paint, on a surface.
  • transitive verb. To spray with an airbrush.
  • transitive verb. undefined
  • transitive verb. To alter (an image, especially a photograph) by means of an airbrush or other technique in order to increase its attractiveness or conceal an unwanted part.
  • transitive verb. To alter or obscure (an unwanted part) in an image, especially by using an airbrush.
  • transitive verb. To alter (a report, for example) in order to conceal or obscure unpleasant details.
  • transitive verb. To obscure or delete (unpleasant details) in a report or other document.
  • The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
  • noun. A peculiar kind of atomizer invented by Walkup, used by lithographers and artists for the distribution of color in minute quantities over a paper surface.
  • the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
  • transitive verb. undefined
  • transitive verb. to paint with an airbrush.
  • transitive verb. to alter or remove by use of an airbrush.
  • A kind of atomizer for applying liquid coloring matter, such as paint, in a spray by compressed air.
  • Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License
  • noun. A miniature, handheld paint sprayer, powered by compressed air or other gas, used for delicate, artistic painting, or sometimes retouching of photographs.
  • verb. To paint using an airbrush.
  • verb. To touch up or enhance a photograph, often with intent to mislead.
  • WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
  • noun. an atomizer to spray paint by means of compressed air
  • verb. paint with an airbrush
  • Word Usage
    "A: You're likely referring to "airbrush" makeup, a new kind of foundation that's now being used by many TV personalities, celebrities and brides."
    Equivalent
    air brush  
    Hypernym
    Words that are more generic or abstract
    Same Context
    Words that are found in similar contexts
    Synonym
    Words with the same meaning
    doctor  photoshop  
    verb-form