Definition (noun) a dense growth of bushes
Definition (noun) an implement that has hairs or bristles firmly set into a handle
Definition (noun) momentary contact
Definition (noun) conducts current between rotating and stationary parts of a generator or motor
Definition (noun) a bushy tail or part of a bushy tail (especially of the fox)
Definition (noun) a minor short-term fight
Definition (noun) the act of brushing your teeth
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the dentist recommended two brushes a day
Definition (noun) the act of brushing your hair
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he gave his hair a quick brush
Definition (noun) contact with something dangerous or undesirable
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I had a brush with danger on my way to work
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he tried to avoid any brushes with the police
Definition (verb) rub with a brush, or as if with a brush
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Johnson brushed the hairs from his jacket
Definition (verb) touch lightly and briefly
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He brushed the wall lightly
Definition (verb) clean with a brush
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She brushed the suit before hanging it back into the closet
Definition (verb) sweep across or over
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Her long skirt brushed the floor
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A gasp swept cross the audience
Definition (verb) remove with or as if with a brush
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brush away the crumbs
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brush the dust from the jacket
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brush aside the objections
Definition (verb) cover by brushing
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brush the bread with melted butter