an implement that has hairs or bristles firmly set into a handle
"She picked up the paint brush to apply fresh coats of blue to the porch railing."
momentary contact
"The cat's tail gave my knee a quick brush as it leaped onto the sofa."
conducts current between rotating and stationary parts of a generator or motor
"The electrician replaced the worn carbon brushes to restore proper power flow from the generator's spinning rotor to its stationary terminals."
a bushy tail or part of a bushy tail (especially of the fox)
"The red fox sat down, letting its brush flop over its back paws as it waited for prey."
contact with something dangerous or undesirable
"I had a brush with danger on my way to work"
"he tried to avoid any brushes with the police"
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.
"She picked up the paintbrush from the jar to apply another coat of white primer on the fence."
In plain English: A brush is a tool with bristles used for cleaning, painting, or styling hair.
"She kept her hairbrush in the bathroom drawer for easy access."
Usage: Use "brush" as a noun to refer to the physical tool with bristles and a handle, such as a toothbrush or paintbrush. Do not confuse this object with the verb meaning to touch lightly or to clean something.
remove with or as if with a brush
"brush away the crumbs"
"brush the dust from the jacket"
"brush aside the objections"
To clean with a brush.
"She quickly brushed the crumbs off her coat before leaving the kitchen."
In plain English: To brush something means to move your hand or an object back and forth over its surface to clean it or make it neat.
"She brushed her teeth before going to bed."
Usage: Use "brush" as a verb to describe the physical act of cleaning a surface or removing dirt by moving a bristled tool across it. It can also mean to lightly touch or skim past something without making significant contact.
A surname.
"At the charity gala, Mrs. Brush introduced her husband, who was also a member of the local board."
The word "brush" entered English from Middle English brusshe, which came through Old French. It ultimately derives from a Germanic root meaning "bristle" or "tuft."