brush
/brəSH/
noun
- an implement with a handle, consisting of bristles, hair, or wire set into a block, used for cleaning or scrubbing, applying a liquid or powder to a surface, arranging the hair, or other purposes."a paint brush"synonyms: broom, sweeper, besom, whisk, sweeping brush, hairbrush, clothes brush, scrubbing brush, toothbrush, paintbrush
- a slight and fleeting touch."the lightest brush of his lips against her cheek"synonyms: touch, stroke, skim, graze, glance, rub, shave, pat, nudge, contact, kiss, swipe
- the bushy tail of a fox.synonyms: tail, tailpiece, scut, dock
- a thin stick set with long wire bristles, used to make a soft hissing sound on drums or cymbals.
- a piece of carbon or metal serving as an electrical contact with a moving part in a motor or alternator.
verb
- remove (dust or dirt) by sweeping or scrubbing."we'll be able to brush the mud off easily"
- touch something lightly and gently."their fingers brushed as she took the glass from him"synonyms: touch, stroke, caress, skim, sweep, graze, shave, glance, contact, flick, scrape, kiss
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an implement consisting of bristles, hair, or the like, set in or attached to a handle, used for painting, cleaning, polishing, grooming, etc.