turps
Brush cleaner, briefly
Turps is informal British and Australian shorthand for turpentine—the solvent used to thin oil paints and clean brushes.
Artists and tradespeople use it routinely: I need to pick up some turps for the studio.
In Australian slang, on the turps means drinking heavily, probably from turpentine's sharp, intoxicating fumes.
Informal term for spirits
- drinkingLiquid consumption act
- bingeBout of excess
- drunkImpaired by alcohol
- alcoholIntoxicating hydroxyl compound
bender · session · intoxication · methylated · meths
Prone to ignition
- combustibleCapable of burning
- volatileLiable to sudden change
- ignitionStarting combustion process
- fumesAirborne chemical irritants
ventilation · vapour · toxic · inhalation · flashpoint · storage · safety · warning
Liquid diluting agent
- linseedFlax plant seed
- varnishLiquid that dries glossy
- pigmentColor-imparting material
- canvasHeavy woven cloth
brushwork · glaze · medium · palette · resin · alkyd · enamel · lacquer
Sharply strong-smelling
- sharpFine-edged, or astute
- acridUnpleasantly sharp-smelling
- reekEmit strong odor
- fumesAirborne chemical irritants
penetrating · strong · overpowering · harsh · piney · resinous · distinctive · lingering
booze
Informal term for spirits
alcohol · bender · session · intoxication · methylated · meths
flammable
Prone to ignition
- combustibleCapable of burning
- volatileLiable to sudden change
- ignitionStarting combustion process
fumes · ventilation · vapour · toxic · inhalation · flashpoint · storage · safety · warning · poisonous
thinner
Liquid diluting agent
canvas · brushwork · glaze · medium · palette · resin · alkyd · enamel · lacquer · binder
pungent
Sharply strong-smelling
fumes · penetrating · strong · overpowering · harsh · piney · resinous · distinctive · lingering
degreaser
Oil-dissolving cleaner
rags · grease · tar · adhesive · dissolving · stripping · removing · wiping · soaking
turpswater
Clear essential liquid
latex · aqueous solution · emulsion · soap and water · water-soluble
turpssobriety
Unimpaired mental state
teetotalism · abstinence · soft drinks · tea · dry
turpssoft drinks
Carbonated nonalcoholic beverages
water · tea · coffee · juice · non-alcoholic beverages