brushing
word · lemma: brush
/ˈbɹəʃɪŋ/
/bɹˈʌʃɪŋ/
Definition
The act of cleaning or smoothing something using a brush, commonly used for teeth, hair, or clothes.
Usage & Nuances
'Brushing' is usually paired with what you brush, as in 'brushing teeth' or 'brushing hair'. It is a gerund form, so it's used when talking about the activity in general or as a noun. Don't confuse with 'painting' (applying color with a brush).
Spanish: cepilladoPortuguese (BR): escovaçãoPortuguese (PT): escovagemChinese (Simplified): 刷牙 - 刷（头发）Chinese (Traditional): 刷牙 - 刷（頭髮）Hindi: ब्रश करनाArabic: تنظيف بالفرشاةBengali: ব্রাশ করাRussian: чистка (щеткой)Japanese: ブラッシングVietnamese: chải (bằng bàn chải)Korean: 솔질Turkish: fırçalamaUrdu: برش کرناIndonesian: menyikat
Example Sentences
Daily brushing keeps your teeth clean.
basic
She spends five minutes brushing her hair.
basic
Regular brushing helps prevent hair tangles.
basic
He was in the bathroom, brushing his teeth before bed.
natural
A little brushing will get the dust off your coat.
natural
My dog hates brushing but loves treats afterwards.
natural