Brush — synonyms, definition

1. brush (Noun)

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brush (Noun) — A dense growth of bushes.

brush (Noun) — An implement that has hairs or bristles firmly set into a handle.

brush (Noun) — Momentary contact.

brush (Noun) — A spring-loaded electrical contact between the stationary and rotating parts of a machine.

brush (Noun) — A bushy tail or part of a bushy tail (especially of the fox).

brush (Noun) — A minor short-term fight.

brush (Noun) — The act of brushing your teeth. ex. "the dentist recommended two brushes a day"

brush (Noun) — The act of brushing your hair. ex. "he gave his hair a quick brush"

brush (Noun) — Contact with something dangerous or undesirable. ex. "I had a brush with danger on my way to work" ex. "he tried to avoid any brushes with the police"

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2. brush (Verb)

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brush (Verb) — Rub with a brush, or as if with a brush. ex. "Johnson brushed the hairs from his jacket"

brush (Verb) — Touch lightly and briefly. ex. "He brushed the wall lightly"

brush (Verb) — Clean with a brush. ex. "She brushed the suit before hanging it back into the closet"

brush (Verb) — Move across a surface or touching a surface. ex. "Her long skirt brushed the floor"

brush (Verb) — Remove with or as if with a brush. ex. "brush away the crumbs" ex. "brush the dust from the jacket" ex. "brush aside the objections"

brush (Verb) — Cover by brushing. ex. "brush the bread with melted butter"

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