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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

1.

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 offsweep offcleansegroom
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