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Meaning of brushing

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

brushing

Pronunciation:/ˈbɹʌ.ʃɪŋ/

verb

Definitions

  1. To clean with a brush.

    Example: Brush your teeth.

  2. To untangle or arrange with a brush.

    Example: Brush your hair.

  3. To apply with a brush.

    Example: Brush the paint onto the walls.

  4. To remove with a sweeping motion.

    Example: Brush the flour off your clothes.

noun

Definitions

  1. An instance of brushing.

    Example: Give your shoes a brushing to get the mud off.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Brisk; light

    Example: a brushing gallop