brushing — English Dictionary

Noun

1. An instance of brushing.

   Usage

   • Countable
   • Uncountable

   Examples

   Give your shoes a brushing to get the mud off.

2. Material removed by brushing.

   Usage

   • Countable
   • Uncountable

3. A fraudulent technique in which an online seller sends out fake orders (such as empty boxes) and contributes positive reviews about those orders, ostensibly from the recipient.

   Usage

   • Internet
   • Uncountable

Adjective

1. Brisk; light.

   Usage

   • Dated

   Examples

   a brushing gallop

Noun

1. the act of brushing your teeth

   Synonyms

   brush

   Broader terms

   dental care

   Examples

   the dentist recommended two brushes a day

2. the act of brushing your hair

   Synonyms

   brush

   Broader terms

   hair carehaircarehairdressing

   Examples

   he gave his hair a quick brush