brushing
nounUK /ˈbrʌʃ.ɪŋ/
US /ˈbrʌʃ.ɪŋ/
Brushing is when you clean or tidy something with a brush.
Brushing your teeth every night keeps them healthy.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A light, quick touch as something passes by.
She felt the brushing of the leaves against her arm.
3. The act of painting or applying something with a brush.
He gave the wall a quick brushing of paint.
4. A brief, casual encounter or experience.
He had a brushing with fame before returning to normal life.