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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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