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Meaning of the word "brush down" in English

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brush down

US /brʌʃ daʊn/

UK /brʌʃ daʊn/

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Phrasal Verb

to clean something by brushing it downwards

Example:

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He used a stiff brush to brush down his muddy boots.

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She would always brush down her coat before leaving the house.

Synonym:

dust off sweep off cleanse groom

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brush brush up scrub brush wire brush toilet brush brush off brush aside