Definitions

1. noun

A device used for applying paint or varnish to a surface or for cleaning surfaces.

“She used a soft-bristled brush to dust the furniture.”

2. noun

A mass of hair or fibres, especially one growing from the skin of an animal.

“The cat’s brush was tangled and needed to be combed.”

3. verb

To remove loose or unwanted hair from the skin, especially with a brush or comb.

“I brush my teeth every morning and night.”

4. verb

To sweep or move something with a brush or similar tool.

“The gardener brushed away the snow from the walkway.”

5. verb

To apply something, especially paint, to a surface with a brush.

“She brushed a coat of paint onto the wall.”

6. verb

To remove or get rid of something with a brush or similar tool.

“I brushed the crumbs off the table.”