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Uncommonbrushing
The correct spelling is brushing.
How to pronounce brushing
verb
IPA: /ˈbɹʌ.ʃɪŋ/
Say it like: Bru-shi-ng
The correct spelling is brushing. To clean with a brush. For example: "Brush your teeth."
Usage Examples
“Brush your teeth.”
“Brush your hair.”
“Brush the paint onto the walls.”
Meanings
verb
- 1.To clean with a brush.
- 2.To untangle or arrange with a brush.
- 3.To apply with a brush.
- 4.To remove with a sweeping motion.
- 5.To touch with a sweeping motion, or lightly in passing.
noun
- 1.An instance of brushing.
adjective
- 1.Brisk; light
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