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Definition brush in British English

brush verb

verb
/brʌʃ/
1

to make something clean or tidy using a brush

Example

She hadn't bothered to brush her hair.

Example

How often do you brush your teeth?

Synonyms and related words
clean up clear out clean
1.1

to remove something from an object using a brush

Example

Let me brush the dust off your jacket.

Example

If you get paint in your hair, you won't be able to brush it out.

Synonyms and related words
clean up clear out clean
1.2

to apply a liquid to a surface using a brush

Example

Brush the lacquer on thinly.

Example

Brush the cut surfaces with the lemon juice.

Synonyms and related words
swamp drown douse
2

to touch someone or something for a very short time when you go past them

Example

Her sleeve brushed the wall.

Example

She brushed past him.

Synonyms and related words
touch pick up handle
2.1

to touch someone or something very gently

Example

He brushed her lips with his mouth.

Synonyms and related words
touch pick up handle
3

to remove something by moving your hands quickly over a surface

Example

Maggie brushed away her tears as she listened.

Example

We had to brush the snow off the windscreen.

Synonyms and related words
remove sweep away take off
Definition brush in British English