airbrush

/ˌɛərˈbrʌʃ/
/ˈɛbrəʃ/
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Other forms: airbrushed; airbrushing; airbrushes

Definitions of airbrush
  1. noun
    an atomizer to spray paint by means of compressed air
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    type of:
    atomiser, atomizer, nebuliser, nebulizer, spray, sprayer
    a dispenser that turns a liquid (such as perfume) into a fine mist
  2. verb
    paint with an airbrush
    “The old car looks like new now that we airbrushed it”
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    type of:
    paint
    apply paint to; coat with paint
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