Brush-down
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Brush-down is a noun meaning The act of brushing down (a person, animal or object).
Meaning
The act of brushing down (a person, animal or object).
Example Sentences
Give me a brush-down, would you? Have I got any twigs in my hair? Are you sure? Then good-bye, my love, good-bye!'
A light sand or a soft brush-down with wire wool is often enough to clean up the wood while preserving its character.
Together, the two young men fed and watered their mounts, gave them quick brush-downs and chatted happily the whole time.
Word Forms
- brush-downs
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include brush-off, brushoff, dust-off, deshedding, wipedown, wiping.
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