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."She uses different brushes to apply her makeup. "itemutensilartappearanceutilitystyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe act of brushing something."She gave her hair a quick brush."actionutensilChat 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 electrician replaced the worn-out brushes in the old motor, allowing it to run smoothly again. "machineelectronicspartelectricChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA brush-like electrical discharge of sparks."The old generator sputtered, and we saw brief brushes of blue light sparking around the commutator before it died completely. "physicselectricenergytechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareWild vegetation, generally larger than grass but smaller than trees."The deer hid in the brushes at the edge of the field, making it difficult to see. "environmentnatureplantplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA short and sometimes occasional encounter or experience."He has had brushes with communism from time to time."eventChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe furry tail of an animal, especially of a fox."From our vantage point on the hill, we could just see the fox disappearing into the woods, its brushes waving goodbye. "animalbodynaturepartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA tuft of hair on the mandibles."The entomologist carefully examined the ant's mandibles, noting the presence and arrangement of the brushes used for grooming. "animalpartinsectChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA short contest, or trial, of speed."The two runners had several brushes in the 100-meter dash during practice, each trying to outrun the other. "sportraceactioneventtimeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn instrument, resembling a brush, used to produce a soft sound from drums or cymbals."The drummer used brushes on the snare drum to create a quieter, more subtle rhythm during the ballad. "musicutensilChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn on-screen tool for "painting" a particular colour or texture."In the digital art program, she experimented with different brushes to create the texture of the grass. "computingarttechnologyChat 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"arttechnicalstyleutensilChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareIn 3D video games, a convex polyhedron, especially one that defines structure of the play area."The level designer used brushes to create the walls and floor of the virtual building in the game. "computinggametechnicalstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe floorperson of a poker room, usually in a casino."The brushes at the poker room decided to move players to balance the tables. "jobpersonentertainmentbusinessgameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(North Wisconsin) Evergreen boughs, especially balsam, locally cut and baled for export, usually for use in making wreaths."Every fall, many families in northern Wisconsin work together to cut and bale brushes for wreaths before the first snowfall. "plantmaterialagricultureenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo clean with a brush."Brush your teeth."utensilactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo untangle or arrange with a brush."Brush your hair."appearancestyleactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo apply with a brush."Brush the paint onto the walls."artutensilactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo remove with a sweeping motion."Brush the flour off your clothes."actionutensilChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo touch with a sweeping motion, or lightly in passing."Her scarf brushed his skin."actionsensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo clean one's teeth by brushing them."I always brushes my teeth after breakfast. "bodyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading