What does brush mean?
Definitions for brush
brʌʃbrush
Here are all the possible meanings and translations of the word brush.
Princeton's WordNet
brush, brushwood, coppice, copse, thicketnoun
a dense growth of bushes
brushnoun
an implement that has hairs or bristles firmly set into a handle
brush, light touchnoun
momentary contact
brushnoun
conducts current between rotating and stationary parts of a generator or motor
brushnoun
a bushy tail or part of a bushy tail (especially of the fox)
brush, clash, encounter, skirmishnoun
a minor short-term fight
brush, brushingnoun
the act of brushing your teeth
"the dentist recommended two brushes a day"
brush, brushingnoun
the act of brushing your hair
"he gave his hair a quick brush"
brushverb
contact with something dangerous or undesirable
"I had a brush with danger on my way to work"; "he tried to avoid any brushes with the police"
brushverb
rub with a brush, or as if with a brush
"Johnson brushed the hairs from his jacket"
brushverb
touch lightly and briefly
"He brushed the wall lightly"
brushverb
clean with a brush
"She brushed the suit before hanging it back into the closet"
brush, sweepverb
sweep across or over
"Her long skirt brushed the floor"; "A gasp swept cross the audience"
brushverb
remove with or as if with a brush
"brush away the crumbs"; "brush the dust from the jacket"; "brush aside the objections"
brushverb
cover by brushing
"brush the bread with melted butter"
Wiktionary
brushnoun
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.
Etymology: brusshe, from broisse (compare Modern brosse) from of origin, from bruskaz, from bhreus-. Akin to bürste, byrst, broz, breost, bъrščь.
brushnoun
A piece of conductive material, usually carbon, serving to maintain electrical contact between the stationary and rotating parts of a machine.
Etymology: brusshe, from broisse (compare Modern brosse) from of origin, from bruskaz, from bhreus-. Akin to bürste, byrst, broz, breost, bъrščь.
brushnoun
The act of brushing something.
She gave her hair a quick brush.
Etymology: brusshe, from broisse (compare Modern brosse) from of origin, from bruskaz, from bhreus-. Akin to bürste, byrst, broz, breost, bъrščь.
brushnoun
Wild vegetation, generally larger than grass but smaller than trees.
Etymology: brusshe, from broisse (compare Modern brosse) from of origin, from bruskaz, from bhreus-. Akin to bürste, byrst, broz, breost, bъrščь.
brushnoun
A short and sometimes occasional encounter or experience.
He has had brushes with communism from time to time.
Etymology: brusshe, from broisse (compare Modern brosse) from of origin, from bruskaz, from bhreus-. Akin to bürste, byrst, broz, breost, bъrščь.
brushnoun
The furry tail of an animal, especially of a fox.
Etymology: brusshe, from broisse (compare Modern brosse) from of origin, from bruskaz, from bhreus-. Akin to bürste, byrst, broz, breost, bъrščь.
brushnoun
An instrument, resembling a brush, used to produce a soft sound from drums or cymbals.
Etymology: brusshe, from broisse (compare Modern brosse) from of origin, from bruskaz, from bhreus-. Akin to bürste, byrst, broz, breost, bъrščь.
brushnoun
In 3D video games, a convex polyhedron, especially one that defines structure of the play area.
Etymology: brusshe, from broisse (compare Modern brosse) from of origin, from bruskaz, from bhreus-. Akin to bürste, byrst, broz, breost, bъrščь.
brushnoun
The floorperson of a poker room, usually in a casino.
Etymology: brusshe, from broisse (compare Modern brosse) from of origin, from bruskaz, from bhreus-. Akin to bürste, byrst, broz, breost, bъrščь.
brushverb
To clean with a brush.
Brush your teeth.
Etymology: brusshe, from broisse (compare Modern brosse) from of origin, from bruskaz, from bhreus-. Akin to bürste, byrst, broz, breost, bъrščь.
brushverb
To untangle or arrange with a brush.
Brush your hair.
Etymology: brusshe, from broisse (compare Modern brosse) from of origin, from bruskaz, from bhreus-. Akin to bürste, byrst, broz, breost, bъrščь.
brushverb
To apply with a brush.
Brush the paint onto the walls.
Etymology: brusshe, from broisse (compare Modern brosse) from of origin, from bruskaz, from bhreus-. Akin to bürste, byrst, broz, breost, bъrščь.
brushverb
To remove with a sweeping motion.
Brush the flour off your clothes.
Etymology: brusshe, from broisse (compare Modern brosse) from of origin, from bruskaz, from bhreus-. Akin to bürste, byrst, broz, breost, bъrščь.
brushverb
To touch with a sweeping motion.
Her scarf brushed his skin.
Etymology: brusshe, from broisse (compare Modern brosse) from of origin, from bruskaz, from bhreus-. Akin to bürste, byrst, broz, breost, bъrščь.
brushnoun
(North Wisconsin, uncountable) Evergreen boughs, especially balsam, locally cut and baled for export, usually for use in wreathmaking.
Etymology: brusshe, from broisse (compare Modern brosse) from of origin, from bruskaz, from bhreus-. Akin to bürste, byrst, broz, breost, bъrščь.
Webster Dictionary
Brushnoun
an instrument composed of bristles, or other like material, set in a suitable back or handle, as of wood, bone, or ivory, and used for various purposes, as in removing dust from clothes, laying on colors, etc. Brushes have different shapes and names according to their use; as, clothes brush, paint brush, tooth brush, etc
Brushnoun
the bushy tail of a fox
Brushnoun
a tuft of hair on the mandibles
Brushnoun
branches of trees lopped off; brushwood
Brushnoun
a thicket of shrubs or small trees; the shrubs and small trees in a wood; underbrush
Brushnoun
a bundle of flexible wires or thin plates of metal, used to conduct an electrical current to or from the commutator of a dynamo, electric motor, or similar apparatus
Brushnoun
the act of brushing; as, to give one's clothes a brush; a rubbing or grazing with a quick motion; a light touch; as, we got a brush from the wheel as it passed
Brushnoun
a skirmish; a slight encounter; a shock or collision; as, to have a brush with an enemy
Brushnoun
a short contest, or trial, of speed
Brushnoun
to apply a brush to, according to its particular use; to rub, smooth, clean, paint, etc., with a brush
Brushnoun
to touch in passing, or to pass lightly over, as with a brush
Brushnoun
to remove or gather by brushing, or by an act like that of brushing, or by passing lightly over, as wind; -- commonly with off
Brushverb
to move nimbly in haste; to move so lightly as scarcely to be perceived; as, to brush by
Freebase
Brush
A brush is a tool with bristles, wire or other filaments, used for cleaning, grooming hair, make up, painting, surface finishing and for many other purposes. It is one of the most basic and versatile tools known to mankind, and the average household may contain several dozen varieties. It generally consists of a handle or block to which filaments are affixed either parallel- or perpendicular-wise, depending on the way the brush is to be gripped during use. The material of both the block and bristles or filaments is chosen to withstand hazards of its application, such as corrosive chemicals, heat or abrasion.
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Brush
brush, n. an instrument for removing dust, usually made of bristles, twigs, feathers, or stiff grass stems: a kind of hair-pencil used by painters: a painter, one who uses the brush: brushwood: a skirmish or encounter: the tail of a fox: (elect.) a brush-like discharge of sparks: one of the bundles of copper wires or flexible strips in contact with the commutator of the armature on opposite sides, and which carry off the positive and negative currents of electricity generated.—v.t. to remove dust, &c., from by sweeping: to touch lightly in passing: remove (with off): to thrash.—v.i. to move over lightly: to make off with a rush.—n. Brush′ing, the act of rubbing or sweeping.—adj. in a lively manner: brisk.—ns. Brush′-wheel, a wheel used in light machinery to turn another by having the rubbing surface covered with stiff hairs or bristles; Brush′wood, rough close bushes: a thicket.—adj. Brush′y, rough, rugged.—To brush up, to brighten, revive. [O. Fr. brosse, a brush, brushwood—Low L. bruscia; Diez connects the Fr. with Old High Ger. burst, bursta, bristle.]
The Standard Electrical Dictionary
Brush
In electric current generators and motors, the pieces of copper or other material that bear against the cylindrical surface of the commutator are thus termed. Many different constructions have been employed. Some have employed little wheels or discs bearing against and rotating on the surface of the commutator. A bundle of copper strips is often employed, placed flatwise. Sometimes the same are used, but are placed edgewise. Wire in bundles, soldered together at their distant ends have been employed. Carbon brushes, which are simply rods or slabs of carbon, are used with much success. Synonym--Collecting Brush.
Dictionary of Nautical Terms
brush
A move; a skirmish.
Editors Contribution
brush
A type of tool created and designed in various colors, materials, shapes and sizes.
She only has one brush for her hair as that is all she needs.
Submitted by MaryC on February 10, 2020
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Rank popularity for the word 'brush' in Nouns Frequency: #2048
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Rank popularity for the word 'brush' in Verbs Frequency: #705
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of brush in Chaldean Numerology is: 9
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of brush in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5
Examples of brush in a Sentence
I like to use Weber Grill products. Eric LeVine pay a bit more, but in the long run, they are worth it since they perform better and last longer, my grill brush at home has 2 types of bristles. One course for heavy grime and one fine for quick clean ups.
The negative consequence of what we're seeing now is the tendency for people to paint all police officers with the same brush, we've allowed the few to define the many and that's a consequence, but in the long run, it's going to benefit the profession because we have to rid our ranks of individuals who just don't belong there.
Everything that connects is vulnerable, there are little things you can do. It's like, you can be terrified of getting cavities and brush your teeth at night, but you still might get a cavity. People are hackable. Corporations are hackable.
Election Officials Dean Logan:
Broad brush allegations of voter fraud and illegal voting serve only to undermine the public’s trust and confidence in the elections process and run the risk of further deflating voter participation.
Hearts dance once again when the canvas of ice is painted with the brush of skates
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Translations for brush
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- فرشاة, فرشArabic
- fırçaAzerbaijani
- шчоткаBelarusian
- четкане, опашка, четка, гъсталак, изчетквам, четкам, сресвам с четкаBulgarian
- broust, broustañBreton
- raspall, raspallarCatalan, Valencian
- štětka, kartáč, štětecCzech
- børsteDanish
- Pinsel, Gebüsch, Gestrüpp, Bürste, Busch, Lunte, Standarte, bürsten, putzen, wischen, streifenGerman
- βούρτσισμα, θαμνότοπος, ουρά, βούρτσα, λόχμη, χρωματίζω, βουρτσίζω, βάφωGreek
- brosiEsperanto
- cepillado, matorral, escobilla, pincelada, pincel, cepillo, brocha, cepillar, aplicar, recoger, rozarSpanish
- pintselEstonian
- فرچه, برس, شتPersian
- suka, harja, pöheikkö, pensaikko, sivellin, harjaus, pusikko, kosketus, hankaus, pörröhäntä, harjata, koskettaa, sivellä, hipaistaFinnish
- bustFaroese
- brosse, accrochage, brossage, brosser, peindre, peinturerFrench
- sguab, sguabadhScottish Gaelic
- מברשת, הברשה, הברישHebrew
- kefe, ecset, seprű, kefél, sikálHungarian
- խոզանակ, վրձինArmenian
- sikatIndonesian
- pinselo, brosilo, brosarIdo
- pensill, bursti, hárbursti, tannburstiIcelandic
- spazzola, pennello, scontro, incontro, toccare, spazzolare, spazzolarsi, spennellareItalian
- ブラシがけ, 磨き, ブラシ, 刷子, 尾, 磨く, 塗るJapanese
- ფუნჯი, ყალამი, ჯაგრისიGeorgian
- børsti, børsterpaa, salippoqKalaallisut, Greenlandic
- 솔Korean
- firçe, havlêk, فرچه, rînek, شانه کردن, فرچه کردنKurdish
- setisLatin
- BiischtLuxembourgish, Letzeburgesch
- teptukas, šepetysLithuanian
- ota, sukaLatvian
- четкаMacedonian
- berus, menyikat, memberusMalay
- borstel, struikgewas, borstelen, aanbrengen, afborstelen, tandenpoetsenDutch
- børsteNorwegian
- czesanie, szczotkowanie, kita, szczotka, szczotkowaćPolish
- escova, pincel, escovada, escovamento, encontro, mato, brocha, escovadela, pincelada, pincelar, escovar, esfregar, roçarPortuguese
- perie, periat, peria, picta, mătura, vopsi, ștergeRomanian
- щётка, труба, кисть, куст, кустарник, чистить, почиститьRussian
- četkica, kist, četkanje, kičica, четкица, žbun, žbunje, četka, razmrsiti, naneti, dodirnuti, očetkati, izčetkati, uklonitiSerbo-Croatian
- kefaSlovak
- čopič, umitiSlovene
- furçëAlbanian
- borste, pensel, borstaSwedish
- కుంచెTelugu
- magsipilyoTagalog
- fırçaTurkish
- щіткаUkrainian
- tozalamoq, tarash, cho'tkalash, cho'tka, taramoqUzbek
- bàn chảiVietnamese
- heremikef, pensit, glimükamakef, jukikef, lekluinakef, miotakef, tutikef, veluvakef, dratakef, frotakef, kef, svipül, lavädakef, leröbakefVolapük
- באַרשטYiddish
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