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   Brush

   /brəSH/

   

   noun

   • 1. an implement with a handle, consisting of bristles, hair, or wire set into a block, used for cleaning or scrubbing, applying a liquid or powder to a surface, arranging the hair, or other purposes: "a paint brush" Similar broomsweeperbesomwhisksweeping brushhairbrushclothes brushscrubbing brushtoothbrushpaintbrush
   • ▪ an act of sweeping, applying, or arranging with a brush or with one's hand: "he gave the seat a brush" Similar cleansweepwipedustmop
   • 2. a slight and fleeting touch: "the lightest brush of his lips against her cheek" Similar touchstrokeskimgrazeglancerubshavepatnudgecontactkissinformal:swipe
   • ▪ a brief encounter with someone or something unpleasant or notable: "a brush with death" Similar encounterclashconfrontationcollisionconflictaltercationskirmishwranglescuffletusslefightbattleengagementfeudquarrelincidentto-doinformal:run-inscrapset-toargy-bargyspot of botherafters
   • 3. the bushy tail of a fox. Similar tailtailpiecescutdock
   • 4. a thin stick set with long wire bristles, used to make a soft hissing sound on drums or cymbals.
   • 5. a piece of carbon or metal serving as an electrical contact with a moving part in a motor or alternator.

   verb

   • 1. remove (dust or dirt) by sweeping or scrubbing: "we'll be able to brush the mud off easily" Similar sweepcleanbuffscrub
   • ▪ use a brush or one's hand to remove dust or dirt from (something): "once you've had it professionally cleaned, be sure to brush your coat after each wear" Similar sweepcleanbuffscrub
   • ▪ clean (one's teeth) by scrubbing with a toothbrush.
   • ▪ arrange (one's hair) by running a brush through it: "she carefully made up her face and brushed her long auburn hair" Similar groomcombneatentidymake neat/tidysmartensmootharrangefixadjustpreenprimpdotitivatecurry
   • ▪ apply a liquid to (a surface) with a brush: "brush the potatoes with oil"
   • 2. touch something lightly and gently: "their fingers brushed as she took the glass from him" Similar touchstrokecaressskimsweepgrazeshaveglancecontactflickscrapekiss
   • ▪ push (something) away with a quick movement of the hand: "she brushed a wisp of hair away from her face" Similar pushmovesweepclearcleanremove

   Word Origin Middle English: noun from Old French broisse; verb partly from Old French brosser ‘to sweep’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. brushlike adjective

   Scrabble Points: 10

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   What does Brush mean in English?

   • The noun brush can refer to a thick growth of scrub vegetation. You'll have to clear away the brush if you want to plant a garden there. As a verb, brush can mean to sweep, either literally or metaphorically. You can brush the dirt from the floor, but you can't just brush away your past misdeeds. The verb also means to touch lightly.

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   What does brushwood mean?

   • : brushwood : a device composed of bristles typically set into a handle and used especially for sweeping, smoothing, scrubbing, or painting : an electrical conductor that makes sliding contact between a stationary and a moving part (as of a generator or a motor) : to pass lightly over or across : touch gently against in passing

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   • Other forms: brushed; brushing; brushes Use the noun brush when you want to refer to a quick, light touch. If you are comforting someone you don't know well, you can give their arm a quick brush to show sympathy. The noun brush can refer to a thick growth of scrub vegetation.

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   The noun brush can refer to a thick growth of scrub vegetation. You'll have to clear away the brush if you want to plant a garden there. As a verb, brush can mean to sweep, either literally or metaphorically. You can brush the dirt from the floor, but you can't just brush away your past misdeeds. The verb also means to touch lightly.

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