brushing Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun the act of brushing your teeth
   brush.
   
   • the dentist recommended two brushes a day
2. noun the act of brushing your hair
   brush.
   
   • he gave his hair a quick brush
3. verb rub with a brush, or as if with a brush
   brush.
   
   • Johnson brushed the hairs from his jacket
4. verb touch lightly and briefly
   brush.
   
   • He brushed the wall lightly
5. verb clean with a brush
   brush.
   
   • She brushed the suit before hanging it back into the closet
6. verb sweep across or over
   brush; sweep.
   
   • Her long skirt brushed the floor
   • A gasp swept cross the audience
7. verb remove with or as if with a brush
   brush.
   
   • brush away the crumbs
   • brush the dust from the jacket
   • brush aside the objections
8. verb cover by brushing
   brush.
   
   • brush the bread with melted butter

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