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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.
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The act of brushing something.
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She gave her hair a quick brush.
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A piece of conductive material, usually carbon, serving to maintain electrical contact between the stationary and rotating parts of a machine.
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A brush-like electrical discharge of sparks.
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Wild vegetation, generally larger than grass but smaller than trees.
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A short and sometimes occasional encounter or experience.
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He has had brushes with communism from time to time.
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The furry tail of an animal, especially of a fox.
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A tuft of hair on the mandibles.
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A short contest, or trial, of speed.
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An instrument, resembling a brush, used to produce a soft sound from drums or cymbals.
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An on-screen tool for "painting" a particular colour or texture.
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A set of defined design and parameters that produce drawn strokes of a certain texture and quality.
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donwloading brushes for Photoshop
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In 3D video games, a convex polyhedron, especially one that defines structure of the play area.
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The floorperson of a poker room, usually in a casino.
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(North Wisconsin) Evergreen boughs, especially balsam, locally cut and baled for export, usually for use in making wreaths.