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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.

The act of brushing something.

Example: She gave her hair a quick brush.

A piece of conductive material, usually carbon, serving to maintain electrical contact between the stationary and rotating parts of a machine.

A brush-like electrical discharge of sparks.

To clean with a brush.

Example: Brush your teeth.

To untangle or arrange with a brush.

Example: Brush your hair.

To apply with a brush.

Example: Brush the paint onto the walls.

To remove with a sweeping motion.

Example: Brush the flour off your clothes.