Brush

Word: [noun] brush (an implement that has hairs or bristles firmly set into a handle)

Word: [noun] brush (conducts current between rotating and stationary parts of a generator or motor)

Word: [noun] brush (momentary contact)

Synonyms: light touch

Word: [noun] brush (a dense growth of bushes)

Synonyms: brushwood, coppice, copse

Word: [verb] brush (to remove with or as if with a brush)

Example: I brushed the crumbs off the tablecloth.

Word: [verb] brush (to touch lightly and briefly)

Example: I brushed the wall to see if the paint had dried.

Word: [verb] brush (to rub with a brush, or as if with a brush)

Example: They brushed the hairs from their jacket.

Word: [verb] brush (to clean with a brush)

Example: I brushed the suit before hanging it back into the closet.

Word: [verb] brush (to cover by brushing)

Example: I brushed the bread with melted butter.

Word: [verb] brush (to sweep across or over)

Synonyms: sweep

Example: I brushed the sweat from my brow and got back to work, I had a long day ahead of me.

Word: [noun] brush (contact with something dangerous or undesirable)

Example: I had a brush with danger on my way to work

Word: [noun] brush (the act of brushing your hair)

Synonyms: brushing

Example: They gave their hair a quick brush.

Word: [noun] brush (the act of brushing your teeth)

Synonyms: brushing

Example: The dentist recommended two brushes a day

Word: [noun] brush (a minor short-term fight)

Synonyms: encounter, clash, skirmish

Word: [noun] brush (a bushy tail or part of a bushy tail (especially of the fox))