brush
word
/ˈbɹəʃ/
bruhsh
/bɹˈʌʃ/
bruhsh
Definition
A brush is a tool with many bristles or hairs, used for cleaning, painting, or arranging hair. As a verb, it means to use this tool, or to move lightly against something.
Usage & Nuances
Very common as both noun and verb. Common combinations: 'toothbrush', 'hairbrush', 'paint brush', 'brush your teeth', 'brush your hair'. 'Brush against' means touch lightly by accident; 'brush off' can mean remove dust or dismiss someone.
Spanish: cepillo - brocha - cepillarse (el pelo/los dientes)Portuguese (BR): escova - pincel - escovarPortuguese (PT): escova - pincel - escovarChinese (Simplified): 刷子 - 画笔 - 刷Chinese (Traditional): 刷子 - 畫筆 - 刷Hindi: ब्रश - कूची - ब्रश करनाArabic: فرشاة - ريشة رسم - يفرّشBengali: ব্রাশ - ঝাড়ুRussian: щётка - кистьJapanese: ブラシVietnamese: bàn chảiKorean: 브러시 - 솔Turkish: fırçaUrdu: برش - جھاڑو (صفائی کے لیے)Indonesian: sikat
Example Sentences
Let me brush the crumbs off the table.
natural
I use a brush to paint the wall.
basic
Please brush your teeth before bed.
basic
She brushes her hair every morning.
basic
His arm brushed against mine in the crowd.
natural
She just brushed off my question and changed the topic.
natural