airbrush

noun/ˈɛrbrʌʃ/

Frequency rank: #17,672 most common English word

Meaning

a tool that sprays paint or ink using compressed air to create smooth, even coverage.

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Example sentence

She used airbrush to paint smooth gradients on the car's surface.

Synonyms & related words

  • sprayer
  • atomizer

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