Brush
Noun, Verb
UK
/brʌʃ/
US
/brʌʃ/
Definition
(n) : A tool with bristles for cleaning, painting, or grooming.
(v) : To clean or touch something lightly.
(v) : To clean or touch something lightly.
Example
"(n) : He needs a brush to clean his shoes."
"(v) : She brushed her hair before going to school."
"(v) : She carefully brushed paint onto the canvas to create a picture."
Explanation
A brush is a tool with many small, stiff hairs or fibres attached to a handle. People use brushes to clean, paint, or tidy their hair. It can also mean the act of touching something lightly or quickly. For example, to brush your teeth means cleaning them with a toothbrush.