| Webster's Online Dictionary |
| Expressions | Domain | Definition | |
| Hand painter | Occupations | Paints articles, such as clock or instrument hands and dials, engraved surfaces, glass tubes, and ceramics, to cover or touch up articles, using brush: Inspects workpiece for inspector's markings or defects. Wipes, scrapes, sands, or applies cleaning solution to surface to prepare for retouching. Dips brush into specified paint or protective coating solution and applies it to surface of article specified. Brushes paint over surface and wipes it from unengraved area to paint engraved etchings. May apply coating of material, such as plastic wax or removable paint, to mask surfaces for plating, painting, or metallizing. May straighten parts, such as clock dials or hands, using jig or bench press, preparatory to painting. May paint original items, such as dials for custom-built instruments, freehand or using stencil or tracing device. (references) | |
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