Definitions
There are 15 meanings of the word
Brushes.
Brushes - 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"
Brushes - 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 have different types of brushes for painting."
"The makeup artist has a collection of high-quality makeup brushes."
"The artist dipped the brushes into various colors of paint."
"I need to buy new brushes for my art class."
"The toddler loves playing with his set of toy brushes."
Word Game Points
Is BRUSHES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, brushes is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
BRUSHES has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
Is BRUSHES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, brushes is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordBRUSHES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.
Is BRUSHES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, brushes is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordBRUSHES has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.
