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| clown |
an actor who wears odd clothes and makeup to make people laugh. Clowns act out jokes and do tricks in circuses, at parties, and at other events. [1/3 definitions] |
| constitution |
the physical makeup of a person. [1/3 definitions] |
| eyeliner |
makeup used to draw a thin line on the edges of the eyelids. |
| made-up |
wearing makeup. [1/2 definitions] |
| makeup |
When we talk about makeup, we mean things that you put on your face to change the way your face looks or to make it look better. Lipstick and powder are two kinds of makeup. [3 definitions] |
| puff |
a small, soft pad for putting makeup on the face or body. [1/8 definitions] |
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