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as in eggshell, semigloss
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brushed
verb (1)past tense of brush
Synonyms & Antonyms of brushed (Entry 2 of 3)
to move or proceed smoothly and readily
- a pop star brushing past a crowd of autograph seekers
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brushed
verb (2)past tense of brush
Synonyms & Antonyms of brushed (Entry 3 of 3)
to pass lightly across or touch gently especially in passing
- spiderwebs brushed her cheek as she walked through the basement
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The first known use of brushed was circa 1926
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