brush

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Noun

brushSingular
brushesPlural
1

An implement with bristles, wire, or other filaments attached to a handle, used for cleaning, grooming, painting, or similar purposes.

She used a brush to clean the floor.

2

An act of brushing or sweeping with a brush.

Give your hair a good brush before you go out.

3

A brief, light touch or contact with something.

I felt the brush of her hand against mine.

4

Dense vegetation consisting of shrubs or small trees; undergrowth.

The rabbit disappeared into the brush.

5

The bushy tail of an animal, especially a fox.

The fox's brush was thick and red.

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Verb

brushPresent tense
brushedPast tense
brushedPast participle
brushingPresent participle
brushesThird-person singular
1

To clean, groom, smooth, or apply something using a brush.

She brushes her hair every morning.

2

To touch lightly in passing; to graze.

Her hand brushed against mine as she walked past.

3

To remove or sweep away with or as if with a brush.

She brushed the crumbs off the table.

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