brushes
Pronunciation: [ˈbrʌʃɪz]
Word
Context: “art supplies”
(noun) a tool with bristles that is used for painting or cleaning things. Brushes help spread colors on paper or clean surfaces.
Example
She used different brushes to create beautiful paintings.
Example
He didn't have any brushes to clean the dust off the table.
Example
What kind of brushes do you need for your art project?
Context: “personal care”
(verb) to clean or arrange something by using a brush. This is what you do when you want to make your hair neat or clean dirt off an object.
Example
She brushes her hair every morning before school.
Example
He didn't brush his teeth last night, so now they feel dirty.
Example
Did you remember to brush your hair before the party?
Context: “contact”
(verb) to lightly touch something or someone as you pass by. It's like when you nearly touch someone without stopping to talk.
Example
The ball brushes past the goal post but doesn't go in.
Example
The cat didn't brush against my leg when I walked by.
Example
Did the butterfly brush your hand when it flew by?
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