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Meaning
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.
●
The
act
of
brushing
something.
●
A
piece
of
conductive
material
, usually
carbon
,
serving
to
maintain
electrical contact
between the
stationary
and
rotating
parts
of a machine.
●
A brush-like
electrical
discharge
of sparks.
●
Wild
vegetation
,
generally
larger
than
grass
but
smaller
than
trees
. See shrubland.
●
A
short and
sometimes
occasional
encounter
or experience.
●
The
furry
tail
of an
animal
, especially of a fox.
●
In Zoology:
A
tuft
of
hair
on the mandibles.
●
A
short
contest
, or
trial
, of speed.
●
In Music:
An
instrument
,
resembling
a
brush
, used to
produce
a
soft
sound
from
drums
or cymbals.
●
In Computer graphics:
An
on-screen
tool
for "painting" a particular
colour
or texture.
●
In Computer graphics:
A set of
defined
design and
parameters
that
produce
drawn
strokes
of a certain
texture
and quality.
●
In Video games:
In 3D
video games
, a
convex
polyhedron
, especially one that
d
efines structure of the
play
area.
●
In Poker:
The
floorperson
of a
poker
room
, usually in a casino.
●
In Wisconsin English:
Evergreen
boughs
, especially
balsam
,
locally
cut
and
baled
for
export
, usually for use in making wreaths.
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
, or
lightly
in passing.
●
To
clean
one's
teeth
by
brushing
them.
Name
●
A surname.
Sourced from
Wiktionary
Origin
brush
English
brusshe
Middle English (1100-1500)
broisse
Old French (842-ca. 1400)
Sourced from
Etym
Related
Comb
Scrub
Wash
Paint
Sponge
Peel
Towel
Spray
Dust
Nail
Blade
Clean
Rub
Polish
Razor
Wipe
Chop
Pencil
Tip
Dab
Scrape
Shave
Sweep
Pull
Trimmer
Wand
Hair
Cut
Coat
Cleaner
Roller
Curl
Scratch
Shampoo
Pad
Knife
Lift
Rinse
Conditioner
Blow
Soap
Wax
Applicator
Touch
Dry
Broom
Handle
Trim
Hose
Smudge
Braid
Shake
Pen
Clipper
Trowel
Chisel
Mop
Cleanser
Massage
Toss
Tear
Mask
Flat Iron
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Rhymes
Ush
Lush
Rush
Mush
Gush
Tush
Hush
Smush
Flush
Crush
Frush
Plush
Brush
Shush
Slush
Blush
Agush
Ablush
Aflush
Thrush
Gert Lush
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