Brushed
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈbɹʌʃt/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Brushed is an adjective meaning Roughened by rubbing with an abrasive brushes, especially as a finish.
Meaning
Roughened by rubbing with an abrasive brushes, especially as a finish.
More Meanings
- Having been cleaned, tidied, or straightened with a brush.
- (beekeeping) Having been artificially formed into a swarm by being brushed off a honeycomb.
- Having been written or painted using a brush.
- Covered in brush or scrub.
- Having had brush or scrub removed.
- simple past and past participle of brush
Example Sentences
The brushed aluminum vase had a soft appearance.
This boy is standing there with very brushed hair .
The outer back was also covered in a new layer of brushed cotton.
The brushed finish offers a more natural look and increases slip resistance.
Synonyms for brushed
Depending on context, synonyms include soft, touched, groomed, fleecy, napped.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include fleecy, soft, groomed, touched, napped, polished.
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