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   brush

   /brʌʃ/

   noun

   • 1. an implement with a handle and a block of bristles, hair, or wire, used especially for cleaning, applying a liquid or powder to a surface, or arranging the hair: "a shaving 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 light 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 drumstick 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.
   • 6. women regarded sexually: informal Australian, New Zealand "‘Beer first, brush later.’"

   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) 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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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishBRUSH | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   • English (US)

     BRUSH meaning: 1. an object with short pieces of stiff hair,...

   • Znaczenie Brush, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     brush definicja: 1. an object with short pieces of stiff...

   • Brush: Japanese Translation

     BRUSH translate: ヘアブラシ, 絵筆, （掃除用の）モップ, ～にブラシをかける, ～をブラシで磨く,...

   • Brush: Russian Translation

     BRUSH translate: щетка , чистка, расчесывание , чистить,...

   • Brush: Italian Translation

     BRUSH translate: spazzola, spazzolare, spazzolarsi,...

   • Brush: Korean Translation

     BRUSH translate: 솔, 솔로 닦다, -을 스치다. Learn more in the...

   • Brush: German Translation

     brush translate: die Bürste, das Bürsten, das Scharmützel,...

   • Brush: Arabic Translation

     BRUSH translate: فُرْشاة, يِمْسَح بالفُرْشاة, يَمُسّ بِرِفق....

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4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryBRUSH | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   BRUSH meaning: 1. an object with short pieces of stiff hair, plastic, or wire attached to a base or handle, used…. Learn more.

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   a device made of bristles, hairs, wires, etc, set into a firm back or handle: used to apply paint, clean or polish surfaces, groom the hair, etc. the act or an instance of brushing. a light stroke made in passing; graze. a brief encounter or contact, esp an unfriendly one; skirmish.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishBRUSH definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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