3 definitions found
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Brush \Brush\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Brushed}; p. pr & vb n.
{Brushing}.] [OE. bruschen; cf F. brosser. See {Brush}, n.]
1. To apply a brush to according to its particular use to
rub, smooth, clean, paint, etc., with a brush. ``A'
brushes his hat o' mornings.'' --Shak.
2. To touch in passing, or to pass lightly over as with a
brush.
Some spread their sailes, some with strong oars
sweep The waters smooth, and brush the buxom wave.
--Fairfax.
Brushed with the kiss of rustling wings. --Milton.
3. To remove or gather by brushing, or by an act like that of
brushing, or by passing lightly over as wind; -- commonly
with off
As wicked dew as e'er my mother brushed With raven's
feather from unwholesome fen. --Shak.
And from the boughts brush off the evil dew.
--Milton.
{To brush aside}, to remove from one's way as with a brush.
{To brush away}, to remove, as with a brush or brushing
motion.
{To brush up}, to paint, or make clean or bright with a
brush; to cleanse or improve; to renew.
You have commissioned me to paint your shop, and I
have done my best to brush you up like your
neighbors. --Pope.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Brushing \Brush"ing\, a.
1. Constructed or used to brush with as a brushing machine.
2. Brisk; light; as a brushing gallop.
From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]:
brushing
n 1: the act of brushing your teeth; "the dentist recommended two
brushes a day" [syn: {brush}]
2: the act of brushing your hair; "he gave his hair a quick
brush" [syn: {brush}]
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