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Meaning of the word brush in English

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brush

US /brʌʃ/
UK /brʌʃ/
"brush" picture

Noun

1.

an implement with a block of bristles or other filaments, used for cleaning, applying a liquid or powder to a surface, or arranging hair.

Example:
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She used a soft brush to apply the paint.
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He gave his hair a quick brush before leaving.
Synonym:
broomsweeperwhisk
2.

a brief, light touch in passing.

Example:
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He felt a light brush against his arm.
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The car made a quick brush with the wall.
Synonym:
touchgrazeglance
3.

dense scrub or undergrowth.

Example:
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They pushed through the thick brush.
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The deer hid in the brush.
Synonym:
undergrowthscrubthicket

Verb

1.

to clean, smooth, or paint with a brush.

Example:
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She carefully brushed her long hair.
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He brushed the dust off his jacket.
Synonym:
combsweepclean
2.

to touch lightly and briefly.

Example:
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His hand brushed against hers as they walked.
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The leaves brushed against the window.
Synonym:
grazeskimtouch
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brush upscrub brushwire brushtoilet brushbrush offbrush downbrush your teeth