Definition of "brush"
- noun
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.
A piece of conductive material, usually carbon, serving to maintain electrical contact between the stationary and rotating parts of a machine.
The act of brushing something.
Wild vegetation, generally larger than grass but smaller than trees.
A short and sometimes occasional encounter or experience.
The furry tail of an animal, especially of a fox.
An instrument, resembling a brush, used to produce a soft sound from drums or cymbals.
In 3D video games, a convex polyhedron, especially one that defines structure of the play area.
The floorperson of a poker room, usually in a casino.
Evergreen boughs, especially balsam, locally cut and baled for export, usually for use in wreathmaking.
- verb
To clean with a brush.
To untangle or arrange with a brush.
To apply with a brush.
To remove with a sweeping motion.
To touch with a sweeping motion.
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