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grease·paint

also grease paint (grēs′pānt′)

Theatrical makeup, especially a preparation of grease mixed with colorings.

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greasepaint

(ˈɡriːsˌpeɪnt)

1. (Theatre) a waxy or greasy substance used as make-up by actors

2. (Theatre) theatrical make-up

Collins English Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged, 12th Edition 2014 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2014

grease′paint`

or grease′ paint`,

1. an oily mixture of melted tallow or grease and a pigment, used by actors, clowns, etc., for making up their faces.

2. theatrical makeup.

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greasepaint - a greasy substance used as makeup by actors

makeup, make-up, war paint - cosmetics applied to the face to improve or change your appearance

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cerone

greasepaint

[ˈgriːspeɪnt] N → maquillaje m

Collins Spanish Dictionary - Complete and Unabridged 8th Edition 2005 © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1971, 1988 © HarperCollins Publishers 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2003, 2005

greasepaint

grease paint [ˈgriːspeɪnt] n → produits mpl de maquillagegreaseproof paper [ˌgriːspruːfˈpeɪpə^r] n (British) → papier m sulfurisé

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greasepaint

[ˈgriːsˌpeɪnt] n → cerone m

Collins Italian Dictionary 1st Edition © HarperCollins Publishers 1995

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So he defied Hull council guidelines and daubed on the greasepaint before continuing with his rendition of Mammy - the song made famous by a "blacked up" Jolson, one of the world's most famous entertainers, in the first talking picture The Jazz Singer in 1927.

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Cunningham, still going strong at his base near Navan, has also trained top Flat and jumping horses like Cairn Rouge and Greasepaint. For Auction was third in the 1983 Champion but was killed in a fall at Fairyhouse in 1986.

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But when the opportunity arose to slap on the greasepaint, strap on stilettos and pull that glittering gown over an immaculately coiffured wig, he jumped at the chance.