brush (A1)
noun, verb
Pronunciation: brʌʃ
Definition
An object with stiff hairs or bristles, used for cleaning, painting, or tidying.
Examples
She used a soft brush to apply makeup.
He bought a new toothbrush and toothpaste.
The artist cleaned her paint brushes after finishing the artwork.
How to Use brush
- brush off (phrasal verb)
- To remove something by brushing. — "He brushed off the dirt from his shoes."
- brush against (prepositional phrase)
- To touch something lightly while moving. — "The branches brushed against the window."
- brush past (prepositional phrase)
- To move past someone or something quickly, touching them lightly. — "She brushed past him without saying hello."
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