Yahoo India Web Search

Search results

1. Dictionary

   brush

   /brʌʃ/

   noun

   • 1. an implement with a handle and a block of bristles, hair, or wire, used especially for cleaning, applying a liquid or powder to a surface, or arranging the hair: "a shaving brush" Similar broomsweeperbesomwhisksweeping brushhairbrushclothes brushscrubbing brushtoothbrushpaintbrush
   • ▪ an act of sweeping, applying, or arranging with a brush or with one's hand: "he gave the seat a brush" Similar cleansweepwipedustmop
   • 2. a light and fleeting touch: "the lightest brush of his lips against her cheek" Similar touchstrokeskimgrazeglancerubshavepatnudgecontactkissinformal:swipe
   • ▪ a brief encounter with someone or something unpleasant or notable: "a brush with death" Similar encounterclashconfrontationcollisionconflictaltercationskirmishwranglescuffletusslefightbattleengagementfeudquarrelincidentto-doinformal:run-inscrapset-toargy-bargyspot of botherafters
   • 3. the bushy tail of a fox. Similar tailtailpiecescutdock
   • 4. a drumstick with long wire bristles, used to make a soft hissing sound on drums or cymbals.
   • 5. a piece of carbon or metal serving as an electrical contact with a moving part in a motor or alternator.
   • 6. women regarded sexually: informal Australian, New Zealand "‘Beer first, brush later.’"

   verb

   • 1. remove (dust or dirt) by sweeping or scrubbing: "we'll be able to brush the mud off easily" Similar sweepcleanbuffscrub
   • ▪ use a brush or one's hand to remove dust or dirt from (something): "once you've had it professionally cleaned, be sure to brush your coat after each wear" Similar sweepcleanbuffscrub
   • ▪ clean (one's teeth) with a toothbrush.
   • ▪ arrange (one's hair) by running a brush through it: "she carefully made up her face and brushed her long auburn hair" Similar groomcombneatentidymake neat/tidysmartensmootharrangefixadjustpreenprimpdotitivatecurry
   • ▪ apply a liquid to (a surface) with a brush: "brush the potatoes with oil"
   • 2. touch something lightly and gently: "their fingers brushed as she took the glass from him" Similar touchstrokecaressskimsweepgrazeshaveglancecontactflickscrapekiss
   • ▪ push (something) away with a quick movement of the hand: "she brushed a wisp of hair away from her face" Similar pushmovesweepclearcleanremove

   Word Origin Middle English: noun from Old French broisse; verb partly from Old French brosser ‘to sweep’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. brushlike adjective

   Scrabble Points: 10

   • B

     3

   • R

     1

   • U

     1

   • S

     1

   • H

     4

   Powered by Oxford Dictionaries

   More definitions, origin and scrabble points

2. People also ask

   What does Brush mean?

   • Get a quick, free translation! BRUSH definition: 1. an object with short pieces of stiff hair, plastic, or wire attached to a base or handle, used…. Learn more.

   BRUSH | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

   dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/brush

   See all results for this question

   What is a brush used for?

   • Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Brush definition: an implement consisting of bristles, hair, or the like, set in or attached to a handle, used for painting, cleaning, polishing, grooming, etc.. See examples of BRUSH used in a sentence.

   BRUSH Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

   www.dictionary.com/browse/brush

   See all results for this question

   What does brushwood mean?

   • : brushwood : a device composed of bristles typically set into a handle and used especially for sweeping, smoothing, scrubbing, or painting : an electrical conductor that makes sliding contact between a stationary and a moving part (as of a generator or a motor) : to pass lightly over or across : touch gently against in passing

   Brush Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

   www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brush

   See all results for this question

   How do you use brush in a sentence?

   • Other forms: brushed; brushing; brushes Use the noun brush when you want to refer to a quick, light touch. If you are comforting someone you don't know well, you can give their arm a quick brush to show sympathy. The noun brush can refer to a thick growth of scrub vegetation.

   Brush - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

   www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/brush

   See all results for this question

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishBRUSH | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

   dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › english

   • Cached

   Learn the meanings and uses of the word brush in different contexts, such as a tool, a touch, a tail, or a bush. See examples of brush as a noun, a verb, or a combining form.

   • English (US)

     an object with short pieces of stiff hair, plastic, or wire...

   • Znaczenie Brush, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     brush definicja: 1. an object with short pieces of stiff...

   • Brush: Russian Translation

     BRUSH translate: щетка , чистка, расчесывание , чистить,...

   • Simplified

     BRUSH translate: 工具, 刷子;画笔, （用作构词成分）, 刷;掸;擦;抹, 触, 轻擦，轻碰,...

   • Traditional

     BRUSH translate: 工具, 刷子;畫筆, （用作構詞成分）, 刷;撣;擦;抹, 觸, 輕擦，輕碰,...

   • Brush: Japanese Translation

     BRUSH translate: ヘアブラシ, 絵筆, （掃除用の）モップ, ～にブラシをかける, ～をブラシで磨く,...

   • Brush: Korean Translation

     BRUSH translate: 솔, 솔로 닦다, -을 스치다. Learn more in the...

   • Brush: Italian Translation

     BRUSH translate: spazzola, spazzolare, spazzolarsi,...

4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › brushBrush Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

   www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › brush

   • Cached

   Learn the various meanings and uses of the word brush, from a device with bristles to a brief encounter. See synonyms, examples, etymology, and related phrases of brush.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryBRUSH | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

   dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionary

   • Cached

   an object with short pieces of stiff hair, plastic, or wire attached to a base or handle, used for cleaning, arranging your hair, or painting: I can't find my brush, but I still have my comb. You'll need a stiff brush to scrape off the rust. a clothes brush. a scrub ( UK scrubbing) brush. a pastry brush.

6. www.dictionary.com › browse › brushBRUSH Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

   www.dictionary.com › browse › brush

   • Cached

   a device made of bristles, hairs, wires, etc, set into a firm back or handle: used to apply paint, clean or polish surfaces, groom the hair, etc. the act or an instance of brushing. a light stroke made in passing; graze. a brief encounter or contact, esp an unfriendly one; skirmish.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › brushBrush - definition of brush by The Free Dictionary

   www.thefreedictionary.com › brush

   • Cached

   Learn the meaning and usage of the word brush in different contexts, such as a tool, a vegetation, a contact, or a device. Compare and contrast the definitions from various sources and examples.

8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › brushBrush - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

   www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › brush

   The noun brush can refer to a thick growth of scrub vegetation. You'll have to clear away the brush if you want to plant a garden there. As a verb, brush can mean to sweep, either literally or metaphorically. You can brush the dirt from the floor, but you can't just brush away your past misdeeds. The verb also means to touch lightly.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definitionbrush noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

   www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition

   • Cached

   Learn the meaning, pronunciation and usage of the word brush as a noun in English. Find out the different types of brushes, idioms and expressions related to brushes, and the origin and synonyms of the word.