brush

/bɹˈʌʃ/

/ˈbɹəʃ/

[noun] [verb]

Brush

[NOUN]

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

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

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

the act of brushing your hair

synonyms : brushing

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

synonyms : light touch

a minor short-term fight

synonyms : clash

encounter

skirmish

the act of brushing your teeth

synonyms : brushing

a dense growth of bushes

synonyms : brushwood

coppice

copse

thicket

contact with something dangerous or undesirable

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

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

to brush

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to arrange or tidy up one's hair with a brush

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

touch lightly and briefly

sweep across or over

synonyms : sweep

remove with or as if with a brush

cover by brushing

Examples

1. The mother brushes her child's hair gently after bath time.

2. The woman brushes her hair into a high ponytail for the gym.

3. I had a brush with him a number of years ago.

4. The boy brushes his hair back to keep it out of his eyes.

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