brush

Meanings

• noun

  A tool with bristles or other stiff fibers attached to a handle, used for applying paint, ink, or other substances.

  - "He used a brush to paint the landscape."
  - "She applied makeup with a makeup brush."
  - "The artist dipped his brush in paint and began to work."

• verb

  To sweep or pass over with a brush.

  - "Sweep the floor with a broom and then brush the corners."
  - "Brush your hair before going out."
  - "Brush off the dust from the table."

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Pronunciation

1. /bɹʌʃ/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=180093"

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Synonyms

corposant

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with brush
hush , rush , blush , crush

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. Brush (Scottish) : A broom
   

2. Brush (Australian slang) : To leave or abandon suddenly
   

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Variants

List of all variants of brush that leads to same result
brush , brushes , brushed , brusher , brushers , brushing , brush border , brush borders , brush cut , brush cuts , brush discharge , brush discharges , brush fire , brush fires , brush-off , brush-offs

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Forms

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brushes, brushed, brushing

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English brusan 'to rub, strike', from brus 'rough, hard, bristly'. Related to bristle.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The world's largest paintbrush measures 11.8 meters (38.7 feet) long and was used to paint a wall in China.

2. The average person will spend about six months of their lifetime brushing their teeth.

3. The first known paintbrushes were made from animal hairs and bone handles.

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Related Concepts

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1. Paintbrush: A type of brush specifically designed for applying paint.

2. Calligraphy brush: A type of brush used for creating beautiful handwriting or calligraphy.

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Culture

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The brush has been used throughout history in various artistic and cultural contexts. Paintbrushes have been used for centuries to create art, from ancient Egyptian frescoes to modern masterpieces. In literature, the brush is often used as a metaphor for painting a picture or creating a scene. In music, there are songs and bands named 'Brush' or referencing the brush in their lyrics.

How to Memorize "brush"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a painter holding a brush and dipping it into a pot of paint.
   - Visualize the bristles of the brush and how they distribute the paint evenly.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the brush with the colorful world of painting.
   - Think of the brush as a tool that brings art to life.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the B-R-U-S-H acronym: Brush, Rub, Utilize, Sweep, Handle.
   - Create a mental image of the bristles on the brush.

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