brush

A1
Pronunciation
/bΙΉΚŒΚƒ/
Noun
15 definition(s)
1 Definition

An implement consisting of multiple more or less flexible bristles or other filaments attached to a handle, used for any of various purposes including cleaning, painting, and arranging hair.

2 Definition

The act of brushing something.

Example Sentences
  • She gave her hair a quick brush.
3 Definition

A piece of conductive material, usually carbon, serving to maintain electrical contact between the stationary and rotating parts of a machine.

4 Definition

A brush-like electrical discharge of sparks.

Synonyms
corposant
5 Definition

Wild vegetation, generally larger than grass but smaller than trees.

6 Definition

A short and sometimes occasional encounter or experience.

Example Sentences
  • He has had brushes with communism from time to time.
7 Definition

The furry tail of an animal, especially of a fox.

8 Definition

A tuft of hair on the mandibles.

9 Definition

A short contest, or trial, of speed.

10 Definition

An instrument, resembling a brush, used to produce a soft sound from drums or cymbals.

11 Definition

An on-screen tool for "painting" a particular colour or texture.

12 Definition

A set of defined design and parameters that produce drawn strokes of a certain texture and quality.

Example Sentences
  • donwloading brushes for Photoshop
13 Definition

In 3D video games, a convex polyhedron, especially one that defines structure of the play area.

14 Definition

The floorperson of a poker room, usually in a casino.

15 Definition

(North Wisconsin) Evergreen boughs, especially balsam, locally cut and baled for export, usually for use in making wreaths.

Verb
6 definition(s)
1 Definition

To clean with a brush.

Example Sentences
  • Brush your teeth.
2 Definition

To untangle or arrange with a brush.

Example Sentences
  • Brush your hair.
3 Definition

To apply with a brush.

Example Sentences
  • Brush the paint onto the walls.
4 Definition

To remove with a sweeping motion.

Example Sentences
  • Brush the flour off your clothes.
5 Definition

To touch with a sweeping motion, or lightly in passing.

Example Sentences
  • Her scarf brushed his skin.
6 Definition

To clean one's teeth by brushing them.