Definition of Finger-paint

1. Verb. Apply colors with one's fingers.

Category relationships: Art, Artistic Creation, Artistic Production
Generic synonyms: Paint
Derivative terms: Finger-painting, Finger-painting

Definition of Finger-paint

1. Verb. (alternative spelling of finger paint) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Finger-paint

finew
finfish
finfishes
finfolk
finfoot
finfoots
fingan
fingans
finger's breadth
finger-flower
finger-fumbler
finger-fumblers
finger-lickin' good
finger-nose test
finger-paint (current term)
finger-painted
finger-painting
finger-paints
finger-pointing
finger-roll
finger-root
finger-spell
finger-thumb reflex
finger-tight
finger-to-finger test
finger agnosia
finger alphabet
finger bowl
finger bowls

Literary usage of Finger-paint

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Teaching Young Children Ages 1-6 by Evan-Moor Educational Publishers, Jill Norris, Marilyn Evans, Cindy Davis (2002)
"Create a colorful painting with finger paint. large paper—a roll of white giftwrap with a slick finish finger paint—purchased or homemade plastic tray 1. ..."

2. Getting Ready to Read: Readiness Fundamentals by Jo Ellen Moore (1995)
"A puddle of liquid starch with a little liquid tempera paint makes an inexpensive finger paint. Pudding mix on a clean table top is the perfect medium for ..."

3. The Virginia Handbook by Blair Howard (2001)
"... Drive in the Waynesboro Outlet Village, lets children ages four to 12 cast life-size dinosaur claws and teeth, build birdhouses and finger paint. ..."

4. The Daily Five: Fostering Literacy Independence in the Elementary Grades by Gail Boushey, Joan Moser (2006)
"The poor man had bags under his eyes and was asking us, "Couldn't you just teach him to finger-paint or something?" The power of building stamina is ..."

5. Artworks for Kids: Grades 1-6 by Evans Joy (2001)
"How to mix the finger paint Use 1/2 cup (120 ml) of tempera to 1/4 cup (60 ml) of starch. Mix a bowl of color for every color on the color wheel. ..."

6. The Legacy of Vietnam Veterans and Their Families: Survivors of War edited by Dennis K. Rhoades, Michael R. Leaveck, James C. Hudson (1996)
"The media available to the children include clay, watercolors, paint, finger paint, pens, crayons, pencils, sand, and various types of paper. ..."

7. Falling from Heights by Chris F. Needham (2007)
"... behind Aunt Zelda's night table and playing with her Vaseline—it's smooth and gooey, and makes shiny marks on the Avails when you finger-paint with it. ..."

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