brush

(noun) a dense growth of bushes. Synonyms: brushwood, coppice, copse, thicket.

(noun) an implement that has hairs or bristles firmly set into a handle.

(noun) momentary contact. Synonyms: light touch.

(noun) conducts current between rotating and stationary parts of a generator or motor.

(noun) a bushy tail or part of a bushy tail (especially of the fox).

(noun) a minor short-term fight. Synonyms: clash, encounter, skirmish.

(noun) the act of brushing your teeth. Synonyms: brushing. Example: "The dentist recommended two brushes a day."

(noun) the act of brushing your hair. Synonyms: brushing. Example: "He gave his hair a quick brush."

(noun) contact with something dangerous or undesirable. Examples: "I had a brush with danger on my way to work." "He tried to avoid any brushes with the police."

(verb) rub with a brush, or as if with a brush. Example: "Johnson brushed the hairs from his jacket."

(verb) touch lightly and briefly. Example: "He brushed the wall lightly."

(verb) clean with a brush. Example: "She brushed the suit before hanging it back into the closet."

(verb) sweep across or over. Synonyms: sweep. Examples: "Her long skirt brushed the floor." "A gasp swept cross the audience."

(verb) remove with or as if with a brush. Examples: "Brush away the crumbs." "Brush the dust from the jacket." "Brush aside the objections."

(verb) cover by brushing. Example: "Brush the bread with melted butter."