finger-painting
US /ˈfɪŋ.ɡɚˌpeɪn.tɪŋ/
UK /ˈfɪŋ.ɡɚˌpeɪn.tɪŋ/
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a technique of painting with the fingers, usually with thick, non-toxic paints, often used by young children
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The children enjoyed finger-painting in art class.
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She hung her son's finger-painting on the refrigerator.
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to paint using the fingers, typically with thick, non-toxic paints
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The toddlers loved to finger-paint with bright colors.
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We decided to finger-paint a mural on the classroom wall.