brush · v
brush (TOUCH)
B2 to lightly touch someone or something as you move past
Dictionary examples:
Charlotte brushed against him as she left the room. (22.9)
His lips gently brushed her cheek and he was gone. (35.9)
brush sth away/off, etc.
C1 to move something somewhere using a brush or your hand
Dictionary examples:
He brushed away a tear. (23.5)
Jackie brushed the hair out of her eyes. (25.0)
brush (CLEAN/ARRANGE)
A2 to use a brush to clean or arrange something
Dictionary examples:
I brushed my teeth with chocolate toothpaste. Bad idea! (0.0)
He brushed his teeth so hard, they started to glow in the dark! (0.0)
I brushed my cat, and now she looks like a fluffy cloud! (0.0)
Could you brush your hair? (23.4)
Brush your teeth after meals. (30.9)