Meaning & use
Repainting
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Applying a new coat of paint to a surface that has already been painted before.
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The homeowners spent the weekend repainting the fence a fresh shade of white.
The city is repainting the crosswalks after complaints about faded markings.
A note on using this word
Often used figuratively too, as in 'repainting one's image,' meaning to present oneself in a new light.
Words with a similar meaning
recoatingtouching up
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