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colour wash

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun colour wash has 1 sense
  1. color wash, colour wash - a wash of whitewash or other water-base paint tinted with a colored pigment
    --1 is a kind of wash

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Colour Wash

Definition:

(noun) A painting technique where a thin, transparent layer of paint is applied to a surface to create a wash of color.

(verb) To apply a thin, transparent layer of paint to create a wash of color.

Senses:

Sense 1:

(noun) A decorative technique where a mixture of water and paint is applied to walls, creating a soft, colored effect.

Example sentence: The artist used a colour wash on the walls to create a calming and serene atmosphere.

Sense 2:

(noun) A musical effect achieved by slowly changing the pitch or intensity of a note.

Example sentence: The piano piece concluded with a beautiful colour wash, gradually descending into a peaceful melody.

Sense 3:

(verb) To cover or overlay something with a transparent layer of color.

Example sentence: He decided to colour wash the dull furniture with a vibrant shade to give it a fresh and lively appearance.

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