Brush v. t. (past & past part. brushed; pres. part. brushing)
1.
To apply a brush to, according to its particular use; to rub, smooth, clean, paint, etc., with a brush. "A' brushes his hat o' mornings."
2.
To touch in passing, or to pass lightly over, as with a brush. "Some spread their sailes, some with strong oars sweep The waters smooth, and brush the buxom wave.""Brushed with the kiss of rustling wings."
3.
To remove or gather by brushing, or by an act like that of brushing, or by passing lightly over, as wind; commonly with off. "As wicked dew as e'er my mother brushed With raven's feather from unwholesome fen.""And from the boughts brush off the evil dew."
To brush aside, to remove from one's way, as with a brush.
To brush away, to remove, as with a brush or brushing motion.
To brush up, to paint, or make clean or bright with a brush; to cleanse or improve; to renew. "You have commissioned me to paint your shop, and I have done my best to brush you up like your neighbors."
Brush v. i. To move nimbly in haste; to move so lightly as scarcely to be perceived; as, to brush by. "Snatching his hat, he brushed off like the wind."
adjective
Brushing adj.
1.
Constructed or used to brush with; as a brushing machine.
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... morning of the tenth day from our leaving Honolulu, we sighted the lighthouse at the Golden Gate, which forms the entrance to the spacious bay or harbour of San Francisco. Suddenly, there is a great scampering about of the passengers, a general packing up of baggage; a brushing of boots, hats, and clothes; and a dressing up in shore-going "togs." The steward comes round to look after his perquisites, and every one is in a bustle ... — A Boy's Voyage Round the World • The Son of Samuel Smiles Read full book for free!
... Georges stayed where he was with the skirts of his coat brushing the floor. He blushed, seeing Daguenet looking at him. Notwithstanding which, they had conceived a tender regard the one for the other. They rearranged the bows of their cravats in front of the big dressing glass and gave each other a mutual dose of the clothesbrush, for they were all white from ... — Nana, The Miller's Daughter, Captain Burle, Death of Olivier Becaille • Emile Zola Read full book for free!
... archly brushing his nose with the violets in her hand. "He treats me pretty well, ... — Alice Adams • Booth Tarkington Read full book for free!
... came to them from beyond the walls. He longed to ask her to stay out with him all night beneath the tree, that they might whisper to one another, that the scent of her hair might inebriate him, that he might feel her dress still brushing against his ankles. But he could not find the words, and it was absurd, and she was so gentle that she would do whatever he asked, however foolish it might be, just because he asked her. He was not worthy to kiss her lips; he bent down and kissed her silk bodice, and again ... — The House of Souls • Arthur Machen Read full book for free!
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