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1.nounAn 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.
2.nounThe act of brushing something."She gave her hair a quick brush."
3.nounA piece of conductive material, usually carbon, serving to maintain electrical contact between the stationary and rotating parts of a machine.
4.nounA brush-like electrical discharge of sparks.
5.nounWild vegetation, generally larger than grass but smaller than trees.
6.nounA short and sometimes occasional encounter or experience."He has had brushes with communism from time to time."
7.nounThe furry tail of an animal, especially of a fox.
8.nounA tuft of hair on the mandibles.
9.nounA short contest, or trial, of speed.
10.nounAn instrument, resembling a brush, used to produce a soft sound from drums or cymbals.
11.nounAn on-screen tool for "painting" a particular colour or texture.
12.nounA set of defined design and parameters that produce drawn strokes of a certain texture and quality."donwloading brushes for Photoshop"
13.nounIn 3D video games, a convex polyhedron, especially one that defines structure of the play area.
14.nounThe floorperson of a poker room, usually in a casino.
15.noun(North Wisconsin) Evergreen boughs, especially balsam, locally cut and baled for export, usually for use in making wreaths.
16.verbTo clean with a brush."Brush your teeth."
17.verbTo untangle or arrange with a brush."Brush your hair."
18.verbTo apply with a brush."Brush the paint onto the walls."
19.verbTo remove with a sweeping motion."Brush the flour off your clothes."
20.verbTo touch with a sweeping motion, or lightly in passing."Her scarf brushed his skin."
21.verbTo clean one's teeth by brushing them.