brush

brush (http://definr.com/brush)

     n 1: a dense growth of bushes [syn: brushwood, coppice, copse,
           thicket]
     2: an implement that has hairs or bristles firmly set into a
        handle
     3: momentary contact [syn: light touch]
     4: conducts current between rotating and stationary parts of a
        generator or motor
     5: a minor short-term fight [syn: clash, encounter, skirmish]
     6: the act of brushing your teeth; "the dentist recommended two
        brushes a day" [syn: brushing]
     7: the act of brushing your hair; "he gave his hair a quick
        brush" [syn: brushing]
     8: a light glancing touch; "there was a brief kiss of their
        hands in passing" [syn: kiss]
     v 1: rub with a brush, or as if with a brush: "Johnson brushed
          the hairs from his jacket"
     2: touch lightly and briefly; "He brushed the wall lightly"
     3: clean with a brush; "She brushed the suit before hanging it
        back into the closet"
     4: sweep across or over; "Her long skirt brushed the floor"; "A
        gasp swept cross the audience" [syn: sweep]
     5: remove with or as if with a brush; "brush away the crumbs";
        "brush the dust from the jacket"; "brush aside the
        objections"
     6: cover by brushing; "brush the bread with melted butter"