Definition
- (noun) An implement consisting of multiple more or less flexible bristles or other filaments attached to a handle, used for any of various purposes including cleaning, painting, and arranging hair.
- (noun) The act of brushing something. “She gave her hair a quick brush.”
- (noun) A piece of conductive material, usually carbon, serving to maintain electrical contact between the stationary and rotating parts of a machine.
- (noun) A brush-like electrical discharge of sparks.
- (noun) Wild vegetation, generally larger than grass but smaller than trees.
- (noun) A short and sometimes occasional encounter or experience. “He has had brushes with communism from time to time.”
- (noun) The furry tail of an animal, especially of a fox.
- (noun) A tuft of hair on the mandibles.
- (noun) A short contest, or trial, of speed.
- (noun) An instrument, resembling a brush, used to produce a soft sound from drums or cymbals.
- (noun) An on-screen tool for "painting" a particular colour or texture.
- (noun) A set of defined design and parameters that produce drawn strokes of a certain texture and quality. “donwloading brushes for Photoshop”
Word stats
- Brush contains 5 letters: 1 vowel(s) and 4 consonant(s).
- It uses 5 unique letters.
- Estimated syllable count: 1.
- Scrabble-style letter score: 10.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Brush mean?
An implement consisting of multiple more or less flexible bristles or other filaments attached to a handle, used for any of various purposes including cleaning, painting, and arranging hair.
What are the anagrams of Brush?
Valid anagrams: shrub.
How many letters are in Brush?
Brush has 5 letters.
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