Painting Supplies

6 words in this vocabulary list

noun a person or thing that dries something, such as a drying machine or a person who dries hair

adjective comparative form of 'dry', meaning having less moisture or wetness compared to something else

  • The drier climate in the desert makes it difficult for plants to thrive.
  • I need to put my clothes in the drier before they start to smell.
  • Let's hit up the drier at the laundromat to finish up our laundry.
  • His humor is drier than the Sahara desert.

noun a thin, shiny coating or film

verb to apply a glaze to something, giving it a glossy finish

  • The potter carefully applied a layer of glaze to the ceramic vase.
  • I love how the glaze makes these donuts look so shiny and delicious.
  • Check out the glaze on those rims, they look so cool!
  • Her smile had a glaze of sadness, hinting at hidden emotions.

noun a unit of liquid measure equal to a quarter of a gallon or two pints

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  • The recipe calls for one quart of milk.
  • Can you grab me a quart of ice cream while you're out?
  • I chugged a whole quart of soda last night.
  • She poured out a quart of emotions during our therapy session.

noun A fine mist of liquid particles

verb To disperse liquid in a mist or fine particles

  • The gardener used a pesticide spray to protect the plants from insects.
  • I always carry a bottle of bug spray when I go camping.
  • She sprayed on some perfume before going out on a date.
  • The artist's creativity seemed to spray out in all directions.

noun a substance or product used to make something thinner or less thick

adjective comparative form of the adjective 'thin', meaning having a lesser thickness or extent in one dimension

  • The new material is significantly thinner than the previous version.
  • I need to buy some new pants, these ones are getting too thin.
  • I've been hitting the gym, trying to get thinner for summer.
  • As time passed, the line between reality and dreams grew thinner and thinner.

noun a coat or layer of paint or varnish applied to a surface as a base for subsequent coats

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  • Before applying the final coat of paint, it is important to first apply a layer of undercoat for better adhesion.
  • Make sure you use an undercoat before painting the walls to get a smooth finish.
  • Don't skip the undercoat or your paint job will look terrible.
  • Just like an undercoat prepares a surface for painting, education lays the foundation for a successful career.