Brush Definition
brush
noun
- a dense growth of bushes
- an implement that has hairs or bristles firmly set into a handle
- momentary contact
- conducts current between rotating and stationary parts of a generator or motor
- a bushy tail or part of a bushy tail (especially of the fox)
- a minor short-term fight
- the act of brushing your teeth; "the dentist recommended two brushes a day"
- the act of brushing your hair; "he gave his hair a quick brush"
- contact with something dangerous or undesirable; "I had a brush with danger on my way to work"; "he tried to avoid any brushes with the police"
verb
- rub with a brush, or as if with a brush; "Johnson brushed the hairs from his jacket"
- touch lightly and briefly; "He brushed the wall lightly"
- clean with a brush; "She brushed the suit before hanging it back into the closet"
- sweep across or over; "Her long skirt brushed the floor"; "A gasp swept cross the audience"
- remove with or as if with a brush; "brush away the crumbs"; "brush the dust from the jacket"; "brush aside the objections"
- cover by brushing; "brush the bread with melted butter"
"Brush" in song lyrics
See how brush is used in real songs:
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"I paint the picture like a painter with no brush"
Black Moon f/ Sean Price — Looking Down the Barrel -
"While fools clock in a circle to dissect the brush"
Cage, Copywrite, Eon — Tower of Babble 2 -
"Y'all can't stop the bum rush, so get the paint brush"
George Clinton f/ Dr. Dre, Ice Cube, KAM, MC Breed, Public Enemy, Pupa Curley, Yo-Yo — Paint the White House Black
Words that rhyme with brush
Usage tips for "brush"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "brush" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for brush to find words that pair well.