Definitions
There are 15 meanings of the word
Brush.
How to pronounce brush:
US
Brush - as a noun
A dense growth of bushes
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
brushwood18coppice15copse9thicket16Hypernyms (Closely Related)
botany11flora8vegetation14Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
An implement that has hairs or bristles firmly set into a handle
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
implement15Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
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
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
clash10encounter11skirmish17Hypernyms (Closely Related)
combat12fight12fighting16scrap9Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
The act of brushing your teeth
Example: "The dentist recommended two brushes a day"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
brushing14The act of brushing your hair
Example: "He gave his hair a quick brush"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
brushing14Contact with something dangerous or undesirable
Example: "I had a brush with danger on my way to work"
Brush - as a verb
Rub with a brush, or as if with a brush
Example: "Johnson brushed the hairs from his jacket"
Touch lightly and briefly
Example: "He brushed the wall lightly"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
touch10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Clean with a brush
Example: "She brushed the suit before hanging it back into the closet"
Remove with or as if with a brush
Example: "Brush away the crumbs"
Cover by brushing
Example: "Brush the bread with melted butter"
Example Sentences
"I used a brush to paint the walls."
"The artist chose a fine brush to add the details."
"He cleaned the carpet with a vacuum brush."
"Please use a brush to remove the dust from the shelves."
"I saw a squirrel nibbling on a discarded brush."
Word Game Points
Is BRUSH a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, brush is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
BRUSH has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.
Is BRUSH a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, brush is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordBRUSH has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.
Is BRUSH a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, brush is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordBRUSH has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.
