1 definition by ShallowVision

A painter is a member of an Armed unit that goes into the enemies territory to set a specific target for a missile to hit.
The target set is something that can be traced easily but cannot be found.
Usually some elctrical device with a frequency given only to the Allies so they can hit it.
"Get a painter to set the target.. it's the only way"
by ShallowVision January 8, 2006
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