brush
Usage
What are other ways to say brush?
A brush is a brief encounter or skirmish: a brush with the law. Struggle implies vigorous bodily effort or violent exertion: a hand-to-hand struggle. Clash implies a direct and sharp collision between opposing parties, efforts, interests, etc.: a clash of opinions.
Example Sentences
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There’s a red bicycle twisted in the brush.
From Literature
I resist the urge to brush the hair that’s flopped over his forehead out of his eyes.
From Literature
He brushed past the walnut shell containing his left eyeball, his paws finding the craggy cover of a familiar book.
From Literature
Pick up a sweeping brush, even if no one asked you to.
From MarketWatch
Hard to say, but Scotland were hushed for too long in this game, too respectful of the visitors, not aggressive enough and too easily brushed off the ball, too flat, not enough edge.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
