brush
Usage
What are other ways to say brush?
A brush is a brief encounter or skirmish: a brush with the law. Struggle implies vigorous bodily effort or violent exertion: a hand-to-hand struggle. Clash implies a direct and sharp collision between opposing parties, efforts, interests, etc.: a clash of opinions.
Example Sentences
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A squirt of dish soap, a cup of hot water, a few pulses to loosen the worst of it—then a quick pass with a brush.
From Salon
They first found a wall and took out a brush to dig further.
From BBC
They had just finished the final brunch when Tysoe dropped her gold ring on the beach while brushing sand off her feet.
Teeth can lose their brightness over time, even with consistent brushing.
From Science Daily
Because of that, Vargas — who always works freehand and does not use spray paints — has to carefully paint each section with a brush, as even a roller will not work on that surface.
From Los Angeles Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
