painter

A2 · Elementary Countable noun

n. a person whose job is to paint surfaces like walls, doors, or buildings.

n. a tradesperson or laborer employed to apply paint, wallpaper, or other finishes to architectural surfaces.

“We hired a professional painter to refresh the exterior of our house before winter.”

“The master painter insisted on thorough surface preparation, knowing that even high-quality gloss would fail on a dusty substrate.”

C1 · Advanced Countable noun Science Technical

n. a rope attached to the front of a small boat used for tying it to a dock or towing it.

n. a line attached to the bow of a small boat, such as a dinghy, used for securing the vessel to a pier or for towing.

“Make sure you tie the painter securely to the dock so the boat doesn't drift away.”

“As the tide rose, the tension on the painter increased, causing the small dinghy to bob rhythmically against the wooden pilings.”