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British pronunciation/brʌʃ/
American pronunciation/brʌʃ/

Definition & Meaning of "brush"

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

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I usually use a brush with natural bristles to distribute oils in my hair.
She used a brush to smooth out the knots in her hair.
02

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

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She used a brush to sweep away the dust from the shelves.
Tom diligently scrubbed the grime off his shoes using a stiff-bristled brush.
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
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She brushes her hair every morning to make it smooth and neat.
He brushes his hair before leaving the house to remove tangles and create a polished look.
02

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

Transitive: to brush teeth
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He brushes his teeth every morning and night to keep them clean.
She forgot to brush her teeth before going to bed.
03

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

Transitive: to brush sth
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His hand brushed the surface of the table as he reached for the book.
The cat ’s fur brushed my leg as it passed by.
04

to move quickly and without much care

Intransitive: to brush somewhere
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He brushed past me in the crowded hallway without saying a word.
The leaves brushed across the ground as the wind picked up.
05

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

Transitive: to brush sth somewhere
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He brushed the fly off his arm with a quick swipe.
She brushed the crumbs from the table before setting the plates down.
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
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She brushed oil onto the pan before adding the vegetables.
The chef brushed butter over the bread to give it a golden crust.
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