brush — an implement with a handle and bristles for cleaning or grooming
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: an implement with a handle and bristles for cleaning or grooming
Pronunciation (IPA): /brʌʃ/
Example Sentences
- My cat thinks the hairbrush is a dangerous enemy that must be defeated.
- She brushed the crumbs off the table.
- He tried to brush off the embarrassing question with a joke.
brush
NOUN[/brʌʃ/]
an implement with a handle and bristles for cleaning or grooming
She uses a brush to paint bold strokes across the canvas.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'brush' derives from Old French 'broisse', meaning 'brushwood' or 'twigs'. The term originally referred to bundles of small branches and twigs that were bound together and used as early brushes for cleaning and grooming purposes.
Breakdown
Old French 'broisse' (brushwood, branches) → Middle English 'brushe' → Modern English 'brush'. The root refers to the natural materials (twigs and branches) from which brushes were originally constructed.
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📝Examples
“My cat thinks the hairbrush is a dangerous enemy that must be defeated.”
“She brushed the crumbs off the table.”
“He tried to brush off the embarrassing question with a joke.”
“I need to brush up on my math skills before the exam.”
“The leaves brushed against my face as I walked through the forest.”
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