nounπShareAn 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."My daughter used a soft-bristled brush to clean her paintbrush. "utilityitemthingessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe act of brushing something."She gave her hair a quick brush."actionprocessessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA piece of conductive material, usually carbon, serving to maintain electrical contact between the stationary and rotating parts of a machine."The electric motor's brush needed replacing because its contact with the rotor was weak. "machineelectronicselectricparttechnicalessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA brush-like electrical discharge of sparks."The static electricity in the room produced a small brush of sparks. "electronicsphysicsenergytechnicalessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareWild vegetation, generally larger than grass but smaller than trees."The hikers had to navigate through a thick brush to reach the trailhead. "plantenvironmentnatureessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA short and sometimes occasional encounter or experience."He has had brushes with communism from time to time."eventessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe furry tail of an animal, especially of a fox."The fox's brush was a beautiful, thick, reddish-brown color. "animalbodynaturepartessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA tuft of hair on the mandibles."The insect had a small brush of hairs on its jaw. "anatomyinsectanimalbiologyessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA short contest, or trial, of speed."The students had a short brush of speed in the 100-meter dash. "sportgameessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn instrument, resembling a brush, used to produce a soft sound from drums or cymbals."The drummer used a special brush to create soft, subtle sounds on the cymbals. "musicutensilessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn on-screen tool for "painting" a particular colour or texture."To create the realistic wood grain effect on the presentation, she used the brush tool in the design software. "computingarttechnologyessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA set of defined design and parameters that produce drawn strokes of a certain texture and quality."donwloading brushes for Photoshop"arttechnologycomputingstyleessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareIn 3D video games, a convex polyhedron, especially one that defines structure of the play area."The game's brush defined the walls of the virtual classroom. "computinggametechnologytechnicalspacestructureessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe floorperson of a poker room, usually in a casino."The brush checked my cards before I placed my bet. "jobgameentertainmentpersonbusinessessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(North Wisconsin) Evergreen boughs, especially balsam, locally cut and baled for export, usually for use in making wreaths."The local market sold bundles of brush for making Christmas wreaths. "plantmaterialenvironmentagriculturecommerceessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo clean with a brush."Brush your teeth."actionutensilessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo untangle or arrange with a brush."Brush your hair."appearancestylebodyessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo apply with a brush."Brush the paint onto the walls."artutensilactionessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo remove with a sweeping motion."Brush the flour off your clothes."actionessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo touch with a sweeping motion, or lightly in passing."Her scarf brushed his skin."actionwayessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo clean one's teeth by brushing them."Before bed, I brush my teeth to keep them healthy. "bodyactionessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
