Looking for the meaning of the word BRUSHING in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of BRUSHING with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Brush
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
Middle English: noun from Old French broisse; verb partly from Old French brosser ‘to sweep’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
brʌʃ
Dialects: British English
Definition:
remove (dust or dirt) by sweeping or scrubbing
Short Definition:remove dust or dirt
Examples:- we'll be able to brush the mud off easily
Definition:
touch something lightly and gently
Short Definition:touch lightly
Examples:- their fingers brushed as she took the glass from him
- as I swim in the lagoon I feel fish brush up against my legs
- stems of grass brush against her legs
- his lips brushed her cheek
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