paintinggerund / present participle Used attributively to describe people or things engaged in or suitable for applying paint (e.g., "a painting crew", "painting equipment").
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Engaged in applying paint or used for painting. The painting crew arrived early in the morning.
Attributive use: relating to or used for painting (e.g., "painting supplies").
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Relating to or intended for the activity or art of painting. He bought new painting supplies before starting the project.