Brushing

/ˈbrʌʃɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

the action of cleaning, smoothing, or applying a substance to a surface using a brush.

Brushing the dog's fur every day helps to keep it shiny and free of tangles.

the act of applying a brush in a fast or light manner.

The artist focused on brushing the canvas with vibrant colors to bring the painting to life.

the technique of lightly touching or stroking something with a brush.

After brushing the dust off the shelf, she noticed a beautiful wooden finish underneath.

verb

to clean, polish, or apply a substance to something using a brush.

She spent the afternoon brushing her hair to make it smooth and manageable.

to apply a light touch of a brush or a similar tool to a surface.

He enjoyed brushing the watercolors onto the paper to create a soft background.

From the verb 'brush', which comes from the Old French 'brosser' meaning 'to brush'.

brushing off

To dismiss or ignore someone or something.

brushing up on

To review or improve knowledge on a particular topic.

brush with greatness

A brief encounter with someone famous.

brush

An implement consisting of bristles, hair, or other filaments used for cleaning, painting, or grooming.

bristle

Short stiff hairs or filaments, often on a brush.

grooming

The act of cleaning and maintaining appearance, often involving brushing.

Brushing up someone

I need to brush up on my Spanish before the trip.

Brushing it off

He just brushed it off like it was nothing.