Brushing

Pronunciation: /ˈbrʌʃɪŋ/

Brushing (noun)

  1. The act of cleaning teeth with a brush and usually toothpaste.
  2. The act of moving a brush through hair to remove tangles or make it neat.
  3. A gentle touch or movement of one thing against another without stopping it.

Examples

  • Brushing helps remove food and plaque.
  • Brushing should happen at least twice a day.

Brushing (verb)

  1. To clean something using a brush, especially to remove dirt or keep it tidy.
  2. To pass a brush through hair to untangle it or make it smooth.
  3. To touch something lightly while moving past it, often without causing damage.

Examples

  • I brush the surface to remove dust.
  • She brushes the tiles carefully after cleaning.