brush

Definitions

• 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.
• The act of brushing something.
• A piece of conductive material, usually carbon, serving to maintain electrical contact between the stationary and rotating parts of a machine.
• A brush-like electrical discharge of sparks.
• (uncountable) 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.
• (zoology) A tuft of hair on the mandibles.
• (archaic) A short contest, or trial, of speed.
• (music) An instrument, resembling a brush, used to produce a soft sound from drums or cymbals.
• (computer graphics) An on-screen tool for "painting" a particular colour or texture.
• (computer graphics) A set of defined design and parameters that produce drawn strokes of a certain texture and quality.
• (video games) In 3D video games, a convex polyhedron, especially one that defines structure of the play area.
• (poker) The floorperson of a poker room, usually in a casino.
• (North Wisconsin) Evergreen boughs, especially balsam, locally cut and baled for export, usually for use in making wreaths.