Make-up new operating tables . . . no bolt required (11)
I believe the answer is:
greasepaint
'make-up' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
I don't understand how the remainder of the clue works.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for greasepaint that I've seen before include "What actor wears" , "Players smear this on" , "Essence of theatrical life" , "this is applied, in the theatre" , "Theatrical make-up" .)