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brushing

 

[ ˈbrʌʃɪŋ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

oral hygiene

The act of cleaning one's teeth with a toothbrush.

Synonyms

cleaning, polishing, scrubbing

Examples of usage

  • He practices brushing his teeth twice a day.
  • She taught her son the importance of brushing regularly.
Context #2 | Noun

hair care

The process of using a hairbrush to groom the hair.

Synonyms

combing, grooming, styling

Examples of usage

  • She enjoys the soothing sensation of brushing her long hair.
  • The stylist recommended a gentle brushing technique to prevent breakage.
Context #3 | Noun

painting

The application of paint to a surface using a brush.

Synonyms

applying, coating, painting

Examples of usage

  • He used a wide brush for quick brushing of the walls.
  • The artist's delicate brushing technique created a beautiful texture.
Context #4 | Verb

cleaning

To clean or scrub something using a brush or similar tool.

Synonyms

clean, scrub, sweep

Examples of usage

  • She is brushing the dust off the old bookshelf.
  • He brushes his shoes before entering the house.

Translations

Translations of the word "brushing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 escovação

🇮🇳 ब्रश करना

🇩🇪 Bürsten

🇮🇩 menyikat

🇺🇦 чистка

🇵🇱 szczotkowanie

🇯🇵 ブラッシング

🇫🇷 brossage

🇪🇸 cepillado

🇹🇷 fırçalama

🇰🇷 브러싱

🇸🇦 تفريش

🇨🇿 čištění

🇸🇰 čistenie

🇨🇳 刷牙

🇸🇮 ščetkanje

🇮🇸 bursta

🇰🇿 тісте тазалау

🇬🇪 ხეხვა

🇦🇿 fırçalama

🇲🇽 cepillado

Etymology

The word 'brushing' originated from the Middle English word 'brusshen', which derived from the Old French 'brosse'. The concept of brushing has been a part of human hygiene and grooming practices for centuries, with evidence of early toothbrushes dating back to ancient civilizations. Over time, brushing has evolved to encompass various contexts, from oral hygiene to hair care and painting techniques.

See also: brush, brushland, underbrush.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #12,835, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.