Meaning of 'brush'

noun

an implement that has hairs or bristles firmly set into a handle

noun

conducts current between rotating and stationary parts of a generator or motor

noun

momentary contact

Synonyms: light touch

noun

a dense growth of bushes

Synonyms: brushwood coppice copse

verb

to remove with or as if with a brush

Example: "I brushed the crumbs off the tablecloth."

verb

to touch lightly and briefly

Example: "I brushed the wall to see if the paint had dried."

verb

to rub with a brush, or as if with a brush

Example: "They brushed the hairs from their jacket."

verb

to clean with a brush

Example: "I brushed the suit before hanging it back into the closet."

verb

to cover by brushing

Example: "I brushed the bread with melted butter."

verb

to sweep across or over

Example: "I brushed the sweat from my brow and got back to work, I had a long day ahead of me."

Synonyms: sweep

noun

contact with something dangerous or undesirable

Example: "I had a brush with danger on my way to work"

noun

the act of brushing your hair

Example: "They gave their hair a quick brush."

Synonyms: brushing

noun

the act of brushing your teeth

Example: "the dentist recommended two brushes a day"

Synonyms: brushing

noun

a minor short-term fight

Synonyms: encounter clash skirmish

noun

a bushy tail or part of a bushy tail (especially of the fox)