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brush

 
 
pronunciation:
bruhsh
parts of speech:
noun, verb
phrases:
brush up on
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part of speech: noun
definition: a tool for cleaning, painting, and other things. It has a handle and a tight group of stiff fibers on one end.
I bought him a brush and comb for his hair.
 
similar words:
broom
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part of speech: verb
inflections: brushes, brushing, brushed
definition: to use a brush on something.
I brush my teeth every night.
 
synonyms:
sweep
similar words:
clean, cleanse, comb, paint, scrub, wash
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