brush

/bɹʌʃ/noun
Early ChildhoodNot in standard dictionaries
1

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.

2

The act of brushing something.

3

A piece of conductive material, usually carbon, serving to maintain electrical contact between the stationary and rotating parts of a machine.

4

A brush-like electrical discharge of sparks.

5

Wild vegetation, generally larger than grass but smaller than trees. See shrubland.

6

A short, possibly recurrent encounter or experience.

7

The furry tail of an animal, especially of a fox.

8

A tuft of hair on the mandibles.

9

A short contest, or trial, of speed.

10

An instrument, resembling a brush, used to produce a soft sound from drums or cymbals.

Thesaurus

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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