Definition of brush
(Entry 1 of 5)
1
: brushwood
2a
: scrub vegetation
b
: land covered with scrub vegetation
brush
noun (2)Definition of brush (Entry 2 of 5)
1
: a device composed of bristles typically set into a handle and used especially for sweeping, smoothing, scrubbing, or painting
2
: something resembling a brush: such as
a
: a bushy tail
b
: a feather tuft worn on a hat
3
: an electrical conductor that makes sliding contact between a stationary and a moving part (as of a generator or a motor)
4a
: an act of brushing
b
: a quick light touch or momentary contact in passing
brush
verb (1)
brushed; brushing; brushes
Definition of brush (Entry 3 of 5)
1a
: to apply a brush to
b
: to apply with a brush
2a
: to remove with passing strokes (as of a brush)
b
: to dispose of in an offhand way : dismiss
brushed him off
3
: to pass lightly over or across : touch gently against in passing
brush
noun (3)Definition of brush (Entry 4 of 5)
: a brief encounter or skirmish
a brush with disaster a brush with the law
brush
verb (2)
brushed; brushing; brushes
Definition of brush (Entry 5 of 5)
: to move lightly or heedlessly
brushed past the well-wishers waiting to greet him
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The first known use of brush was in the 14th century
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