brush

/bɹʌʃ/

noun

1
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.
2
The act of brushing something.
“She gave her hair a quick brush.”
3
A piece of conductive material, usually carbon, serving to maintain electrical contact between the stationary and rotating parts of a machine.
4
A brush-like electrical discharge of sparks.
5
Wild vegetation, generally larger than grass but smaller than trees.
6
A short and sometimes occasional encounter or experience.
“He has had brushes with communism from time to time.”
7
The furry tail of an animal, especially of a fox.
8
A tuft of hair on the mandibles.
9
A short contest, or trial, of speed.
10
An instrument, resembling a brush, used to produce a soft sound from drums or cymbals.
11
An on-screen tool for "painting" a particular colour or texture.
12
A set of defined design and parameters that produce drawn strokes of a certain texture and quality.
“donwloading brushes for Photoshop”
13
In 3D video games, a convex polyhedron, especially one that defines structure of the play area.
14
The floorperson of a poker room, usually in a casino.
15
(North Wisconsin) Evergreen boughs, especially balsam, locally cut and baled for export, usually for use in making wreaths.

1
To clean with a brush.
“Brush your teeth.”
2
To untangle or arrange with a brush.
“Brush your hair.”
3
To apply with a brush.
“Brush the paint onto the walls.”
4
To remove with a sweeping motion.
“Brush the flour off your clothes.”
5
To touch with a sweeping motion, or lightly in passing.
“Her scarf brushed his skin.”
6
To clean one's teeth by brushing them.

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