Brush ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Brush ( noun )

1. An implement with bristles, hair, or wire for cleaning, grooming, or smoothing surfaces.
2. A tool for sweeping, made of a bundle of bristles or other stiff fibers attached to a handle.
3. An act of sweeping or brushing.

Origin:

Middle english brusche, from old english brȳs; akin to old high german brus brush, old english brēowan to brew.

Examples:

1. She used a hair brush to comb her hair.
2. The artist used a paint brush to apply the paint.
3. He used a brush to clean the dirt off his boots.
4. The chimney sweep used a brush to clean the chimney.
5. He used a brush to smooth the surface of the wood.

(As a verb)

Brush ( verb )

1. An implement with bristles, hair, or wire for cleaning, grooming, or smoothing surfaces.
2. A tool for sweeping, made of a bundle of bristles or other stiff fibers attached to a handle.
3. An act of sweeping or brushing.

Origin:

Middle english brusche, from old english brȳs; akin to old high german brus brush, old english brēowan to brew.

Examples:

1. She used a hair brush to comb her hair.
2. The artist used a paint brush to apply the paint.
3. He used a brush to clean the dirt off his boots.
4. The chimney sweep used a brush to clean the chimney.
5. He used a brush to smooth the surface of the wood.