Brushing
Pronunciation: /ˈbrʌʃɪŋ/
Brushing (noun)
- The act of cleaning teeth with a brush and usually toothpaste.
- The act of moving a brush through hair to remove tangles or make it neat.
- 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)
- To clean something using a brush, especially to remove dirt or keep it tidy.
- To pass a brush through hair to untangle it or make it smooth.
- 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.