Pronunciation: /brʌʃ/
noun a tool with bristles, wire, or other filaments, used for cleaning, grooming, painting, etc.
A1 I use a brush to clean my teeth every morning.
A2 She brushed her hair before going to bed.
B1 I need a new brush for painting the walls.
B2 The artist used a variety of brushes to create the masterpiece.
C1 The makeup artist carefully selected the perfect brush for each application.
C2 The calligrapher's brush strokes were precise and elegant.
verb to clean, groom, or paint with a brush
A1 I brush my teeth every morning.
A2 She brushes her hair before going to bed.
B1 He brushes the dog's fur to keep it clean.
B2 The artist carefully brushes the paint onto the canvas.
C1 The cleaner meticulously brushes the dust off the furniture.
C2 The makeup artist expertly brushes on the foundation for a flawless finish.
adjective relating to or using a brush
A1 She used a brush to paint the fence.
A2 He brushed his teeth before going to bed.
B1 I need a brush attachment for my vacuum cleaner.
B2 The artist used a brush stroke technique to create the masterpiece.
C1 The chef used a brush to glaze the pastries with butter.
C2 The makeup artist used a brush to apply the foundation seamlessly.
preposition used in phrases like 'brush against' or 'brush off'
A1 She brushed past me in the hallway.
A2 He brushed against the wall while trying to squeeze through the narrow passage.
B1 The cat brushed up against my leg as I walked by.
B2 The branches of the trees brushed against the window during the storm.
C1 The artist carefully brushed on the final touches to the painting.
C2 The horse brushed its mane against the fence as it grazed in the field.
article a small, handheld tool used for cleaning or grooming
A1 I use a brush to clean my teeth every morning.
A2 She grabbed a brush to paint the walls of her room.
B1 The artist carefully selected a brush to create a masterpiece.
B2 After the hike, he used a brush to remove the dirt from his shoes.
C1 The makeup artist chose a high-quality brush for the photoshoot.
C2 The conservationist used a specialized brush to clean ancient artifacts.
formal She used a fine-bristled brush to paint delicate details on the canvas.
informal Can you pass me that brush so I can fix my hair?
slang I need to brush up on my math skills before the exam.
figurative He brushed off her comments as unimportant.
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