brush (Meaning)
brush (n)
a dense growth of bushes
an implement that has hairs or bristles firmly set into a handle
momentary contact
conducts current between rotating and stationary parts of a generator or motor
a bushy tail or part of a bushy tail (especially of the fox)
a minor short-term fight
the act of brushing your teeth
the act of brushing your hair
contact with something dangerous or undesirable
brush (v)
rub with a brush, or as if with a brush
touch lightly and briefly
clean with a brush
sweep across or over
remove with or as if with a brush
cover by brushing
brush (n.)
An instrument composed of bristles, or other like material, set in a suitable back or handle, as of wood, bone, or ivory, and used for various purposes, as in removing dust from clothes, laying on colors, etc. Brushes have different shapes and names according to their use; as, clothes brush, paint brush, tooth brush, etc.
The bushy tail of a fox.
A tuft of hair on the mandibles.
Branches of trees lopped off; brushwood.
A thicket of shrubs or small trees; the shrubs and small trees in a wood; underbrush.
A bundle of flexible wires or thin plates of metal, used to conduct an electrical current to or from the commutator of a dynamo, electric motor, or similar apparatus.
The act of brushing; as, to give one's clothes a brush; a rubbing or grazing with a quick motion; a light touch; as, we got a brush from the wheel as it passed.
A skirmish; a slight encounter; a shock or collision; as, to have a brush with an enemy.
A short contest, or trial, of speed.
To apply a brush to, according to its particular use; to rub, smooth, clean, paint, etc., with a brush.
To touch in passing, or to pass lightly over, as with a brush.
To remove or gather by brushing, or by an act like that of brushing, or by passing lightly over, as wind; -- commonly with off.
In Australia, a dense growth of vegetation in good soil, including shrubs and trees, mostly small.
brush (v. i.)
To move nimbly in haste; to move so lightly as scarcely to be perceived; as, to brush by.
Synonyms & Antonyms of brush
brush Sentence Examples
- She used a soft brush to sweep away the dust from the old bookshelf.
- He applied a coat of paint to the fence with a wide brush.
- The horse nuzzled up against him, seeking the comfort of his brush.
- With a quick brush of her hand, she smoothed down her unruly hair.
- The artist carefully selected a fine brush to add intricate details to the portrait.
- He scrubbed the dishes vigorously with a soapy brush until they gleamed.
- The gentle brush of her lips against his cheek sent shivers down his spine.
- She brushed crumbs from the tablecloth after their meal.
- He gave his shoes a quick brush before heading out the door.
- Using a feather brush, she dusted off the delicate ornaments on the mantelpiece.
FAQs About the word brush
a dense growth of bushes, an implement that has hairs or bristles firmly set into a handle, momentary contact, conducts current between rotating and stationary
encounter, scrape, fight, argument, run-in, quarrel,skirmish, wrangle, squabble, battle
struggle, flounder, limp, limp,struggle, flounder, lumber, stamp, stump, stumble
She used a soft brush to sweep away the dust from the old bookshelf.
He applied a coat of paint to the fence with a wide brush.
The horse nuzzled up against him, seeking the comfort of his brush.
With a quick brush of her hand, she smoothed down her unruly hair.
