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Definition & Meaning of "brush"in English

Brush
01

an object that has hair or thin pieces of plastic or wood attached to a handle that we use for making our hair tidy 

brush definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Simple
Countable
Plural form
brushes
Examples
I usually use a brush with natural bristles to distribute oils in my hair. 
02

a tool with a handle and a group of hair or thin pieces of plastic, etc. connected to it, used for cleaning 

brush definition and meaning
Examples
She used a brush to sweep away the dust from the shelves. 
03

an object that consists of stiff hair or a man-made substitute attached to a handle, used for painting 

brush definition and meaning

What is a "brush"?

A brush is a tool used for applying paint, makeup, or other materials. It has a handle and a head with hairs, bristles, or fibers. Brushes come in various shapes and sizes, each designed for specific tasks like painting, drawing, or makeup. The bristles, which can be made from natural or artificial materials, help spread and blend substances evenly for precise and smooth application.

04

the act of brushing your hair 

brush definition and meaning
05

a very close yet incomplete or brief experience or encounter with a person or thing 

06

a minor short-term fight 

07

the act of brushing your teeth 

08

a dense growth of bushes 

09

contact with something dangerous or undesirable 

10

a bushy tail or part of a bushy tail (especially of the fox) 

11

conducts current between rotating and stationary parts of a generator or motor 

to brush
01

to use a tool to arrange or tidy up your hair 

Transitive: to brush hair of fur
to brush definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
brush
3rd person singular
brushes
Present participle
brushing
Past simple
brushed
Past participle
brushed
Examples
She brushes her hair every morning to make it smooth and neat. 
02

to use a toothbrush to clean and remove plaque or food particles from the teeth and gums 

Transitive: to brush teeth
to brush definition and meaning
Examples
He brushes his teeth every morning and night to keep them clean. 
03

to make a soft, light contact with something, usually by quickly passing over it 

Transitive: to brush sth
Examples
His hand brushed the surface of the table as he reached for the book. 
04

to move quickly and without much care 

Intransitive: to brush somewhere
Examples
He brushed past me in the crowded hallway without saying a word. 
05

to quickly push something away using your hand in a swift motion 

Transitive: to brush sth somewhere
Examples
He brushed the fly off his arm with a quick swipe. 
06

to spread a liquid onto a surface using a brush 

Transitive: to brush a liquid over a surface | to brush a liquid onto a surface
Examples
She brushed oil onto the pan before adding the vegetables. 
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