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greasepaint

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grease·paint also grease paint  (grspnt)
n.
Theatrical makeup, especially a preparation of grease mixed with colorings.

greasepaint [ˈgriːsˌpeɪnt]
n
1. (Performing Arts / Theatre) a waxy or greasy substance used as make-up by actors
2. (Performing Arts / Theatre) theatrical make-up
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.greasepaintgreasepaint - a greasy substance used as makeup by actors
makeup, war paint, make-up - cosmetics applied to the face to improve or change your appearance
Translations
greasepaint [ˈgriːspeɪnt] Nmaquillaje m
greasepaint grease paint [ˈgriːspeɪnt] nproduits mpl de maquillage
greaseproof paper [ˌgriːspruːfˈpeɪpər] n (British)papier m sulfurisé
greasepaint [ˈgriːsˌpeɪnt] ncerone m
greasepaint [ˈgriːsˌpeɪnt] ncerone m


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Persons of a figure remotely reconcilable with his were subjected to quite extraordinary inquisitions, made to scrub their faces before going on board ship, as if each white complexion were made up like a mask, of greasepaint.
 
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