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brush
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.
The act of brushing something.
"She gave her hair a quick brush."
A piece of conductive material, usually carbon, serving to maintain electrical contact between the stationary and rotating parts of a machine.
To clean with a brush.
"Brush your teeth."
To untangle or arrange with a brush.
"Brush your hair."
To apply with a brush.
"Brush the paint onto the walls."
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