Brush
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To clean with a brush. To untangle or arrange with a brush. To apply with a brush. To remove with a sweeping motion. To touch with a sweeping motion.
Part of speech: noun
Definition: 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. A piece of conductive material, usually carbon, serving to maintain electrical contact between the stationary and rotating parts of a machine. The act of brushing something. Wild vegetation, generally larger than grass but smaller than trees. A short and sometimes occasional encounter or experience. The furry tail of an animal, especially of a fox. An instrument, resembling a brush, used to produce a soft sound from drums or cymbals. In 3D video games, a convex polyhedron, esp. one that defines structure of the play area. The floorperson of a poker room, usually in a casino. (North Wisconsin, uncountable) Evergreen boughs, especially balsam, locally cut and baled for export, usually for use in wreathmaking.
Example sentence: Some people create with words or with music or with a brush and paints. I like to make something beautiful when I run. I like to make people stop and say, 'I've never seen anyone run like that before.' It's more than just a race, it's a style. It's doing something better than anyone else. It's being creative.
Brushing
Part of speech: noun
Definition: An instance of brushing.
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To clean with a brush.
Example sentence: Bedtime rituals for children ease the way to the elsewhere of slumber - teeth brushing and pajamas, the voice of a parent reading, the feel and smell of the old blanket or toy, the nightlight glowing in a corner.