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brushes

/ˈbrʌʃɪz/ /ˈbrʌʃəz/

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noun

An 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.

Examples :

"She uses different brushes to apply her makeup. "

item utensil art appearance utility style

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The act of brushing something.

Examples :

"She gave her hair a quick brush."

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A piece of conductive material, usually carbon, serving to maintain electrical contact between the stationary and rotating parts of a machine.

Examples :

"The electrician replaced the worn-out brushes in the old motor, allowing it to run smoothly again. "

machine electronics part electric

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A brush-like electrical discharge of sparks.

Examples :

"The old generator sputtered, and we saw brief brushes of blue light sparking around the commutator before it died completely. "

physics electric energy technology

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Wild vegetation, generally larger than grass but smaller than trees.

Examples :

"The deer hid in the brushes at the edge of the field, making it difficult to see. "

environment nature plant place

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A short and sometimes occasional encounter or experience.

Examples :

"He has had brushes with communism from time to time."

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The furry tail of an animal, especially of a fox.

Examples :

"From our vantage point on the hill, we could just see the fox disappearing into the woods, its brushes waving goodbye. "

animal body nature part

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A tuft of hair on the mandibles.

Examples :

"The entomologist carefully examined the ant's mandibles, noting the presence and arrangement of the brushes used for grooming. "

animal part insect

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A short contest, or trial, of speed.

Examples :

"The two runners had several brushes in the 100-meter dash during practice, each trying to outrun the other. "

sport race action event time

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An instrument, resembling a brush, used to produce a soft sound from drums or cymbals.

Examples :

"The drummer used brushes on the snare drum to create a quieter, more subtle rhythm during the ballad. "

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An on-screen tool for "painting" a particular colour or texture.

Examples :

"In the digital art program, she experimented with different brushes to create the texture of the grass. "

computing art technology

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A set of defined design and parameters that produce drawn strokes of a certain texture and quality.

Examples :

"donwloading brushes for Photoshop"

art technical style utensil

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In 3D video games, a convex polyhedron, especially one that defines structure of the play area.

Examples :

"The level designer used brushes to create the walls and floor of the virtual building in the game. "

computing game technical structure

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The floorperson of a poker room, usually in a casino.

Examples :

"The brushes at the poker room decided to move players to balance the tables. "

job person entertainment business game

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(North Wisconsin) Evergreen boughs, especially balsam, locally cut and baled for export, usually for use in making wreaths.

Examples :

"Every fall, many families in northern Wisconsin work together to cut and bale brushes for wreaths before the first snowfall. "

plant material agriculture environment

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verb

To clean with a brush.

Examples :

"Brush your teeth."

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To untangle or arrange with a brush.

Examples :

"Brush your hair."

appearance style action

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To apply with a brush.

Examples :

"Brush the paint onto the walls."

art utensil action

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To remove with a sweeping motion.

Examples :

"Brush the flour off your clothes."

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To touch with a sweeping motion, or lightly in passing.

Examples :

"Her scarf brushed his skin."

action sensation

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To clean one's teeth by brushing them.

Examples :

"I always brushes my teeth after breakfast. "