Definition of Finger paint

1. Noun. Paint that has the consistency of jelly.

Exact synonyms: Fingerpaint
Generic synonyms: Paint, Pigment

Definition of Finger paint

1. Verb. To paint using fingerpaint. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Finger Paint

finger alphabet
finger bowl
finger bowls
finger buffet
finger buffets
finger cymbals
finger food
finger hole
finger injuries
finger millet
finger on the pulse
finger pad
finger paint (current term)
finger painted
finger painting
finger paintings
finger paints
finger percussion
finger phenomenon
finger plate
finger protein
finger ring
finger rings
finger scan
finger scanning
finger spelling
finger spin

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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