|
brush1
|
|
- pronunciation:
- bruhsh
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb, intransitive verb
- phrases:
- brush off, brush up on
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer
part of speech: |
noun |
definition 1: |
a device made of stiff hairs, such as nylon or animal hair, fastened into a handle, for grooming, painting, scrubbing, and the like.
- similar words:
- besom, broom, hairbrush, paintbrush, toothbrush, whisk
|
definition 2: |
a continuous act or single motion of using a brush.
- synonyms:
- flick, sweep
- similar words:
- whisk
|
definition 3: |
a brief, light touch or quick encounter.
He passed her with a brush.a brush with danger- synonyms:
- encounter, graze, stroke
- similar words:
- kiss
|
definition 4: |
one of a pair of devices for playing the drums, consisting of a rod with many rigid steel wires attached to the end in a fan shape.
|
related words: |
glance, touch |
|
|
|
|
part of speech: |
transitive verb |
inflections: |
brushes, brushing, brushed |
definition 1: |
to use a brush on, esp. for grooming or cleaning.
- synonyms:
- curry, stroke, sweep
- similar words:
- clean, cleanse, comb, paint, scrub, wash
|
definition 2: |
to slightly touch or move lightly across.
- synonyms:
- graze, kiss, stroke, sweep
- similar words:
- shave, touch
|
definition 3: |
to remove with a light motion as if using a brush.
- synonyms:
- sweep
- similar words:
- flick, stroke, whisk
|
related words: |
contact, groom, kiss, lick, scour |
|
|
part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
definition: |
to use a brush to clean one's teeth or groom one's hair.
Please brush after every meal.- similar words:
- clean, wash
|
related words: |
scour, scrub |
|
phrase: |
brush off, brush up on |
|
|