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brush - Dictionary definition and meaning for word brush

Definition
(noun) a dense growth of bushes
Synonyms : brushwood , coppice , copse , thicket
Definition
(noun) an implement that has hairs or bristles firmly set into a handle
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(noun) momentary contact
Synonyms : light touch
Definition
(noun) conducts current between rotating and stationary parts of a generator or motor
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(noun) a bushy tail or part of a bushy tail (especially of the fox)
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(noun) a minor short-term fight
Synonyms : clash , encounter , skirmish
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(noun) the act of brushing your teeth
Synonyms : brushing
Example Sentence
  • the dentist recommended two brushes a day
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(noun) the act of brushing your hair
Synonyms : brushing
Example Sentence
  • he gave his hair a quick brush
Definition
(noun) contact with something dangerous or undesirable
Example Sentence
  • I had a brush with danger on my way to work
  • he tried to avoid any brushes with the police
Definition
(verb) rub with a brush, or as if with a brush
Example Sentence
  • Johnson brushed the hairs from his jacket
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(verb) touch lightly and briefly
Example Sentence
  • He brushed the wall lightly
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(verb) clean with a brush
Example Sentence
  • She brushed the suit before hanging it back into the closet
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(verb) sweep across or over
Synonyms : sweep
Example Sentence
  • Her long skirt brushed the floor
  • A gasp swept cross the audience
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(verb) remove with or as if with a brush
Example Sentence
  • brush away the crumbs
  • brush the dust from the jacket
  • brush aside the objections
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(verb) cover by brushing
Example Sentence
  • brush the bread with melted butter

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