brushing
Smoothing with bristles
Brushing is the act of using a brush or similar sweeping motion.
You brush your teeth, brush your hair, brush crumbs off a table.
A brushing motion is light and quick: She gave the coat a quick brushing before leaving.
In online retail fraud, brushing refers to sending unsolicited packages to generate fake verified reviews.
Toothed grooming implement
- maneNeck hair, horse/lion
- coatOuter garment or layer
- furAnimal body hair
- undercoatPreparatory paint layer
detangle · matting · slicker · deshedding · shampoo · conditioner · pet · groomer
Oral cleaning gel
- flossInterdental cleaning strand
- cavityEmpty space within
- plaqueInscribed memorial tablet
- gingivitisGum tissue inflammation
enamel · fluoride · tartar · gums · mouthwash · bristles · oral · hygiene
Skilled way of performing
- strokeSudden brain blood blockage
- lightVisible electromagnetic radiation
- softYielding to touch
- glancingLooking briefly or obliquely
grazing · feathering · skimming · touching · passing · whisking · flicking · sweeping
Extensive and far-reaching
- scrubbingCleaning by rubbing hard
- dustingRemoving surface grime
- polishingSmoothing by friction
- washingCleaning with liquid
tidying · mopping · buffing · scouring · wiping · lint · crumbs · debris
comb
Toothed grooming implement
undercoat · detangle · matting · slicker · deshedding · shampoo · conditioner · pet · groomer · styling
toothpaste
Oral cleaning gel
gingivitis · enamel · fluoride · tartar · gums · mouthwash · bristles · oral · hygiene · dentist
technique
Skilled way of performing
glancing · grazing · feathering · skimming · touching · passing · whisking · flicking · sweeping · motion
sweeping
Extensive and far-reaching
washing · tidying · mopping · buffing · scouring · wiping · lint · crumbs · debris · surface
napping
Sleeping briefly, often midday
- calenderingRoller-smoothing process
- beetlingOverhanging or fabric-pounding
- singeingSuperficial burning
finishing · texture · pile · nap · velvet · suede · felt · wool · softening · luster
technique
Skilled way of performing
- strokesGentle touches, swimming styles
- canvasHeavy woven cloth
- watercolorTranslucent paint medium
acrylic · oils · dry · wet · blending · layering · texture · stippling · wash · glazing
- hygienehygiene, handwashing, toothbrush, hand washing, sanitizer
- dental caretoothbrush, toothpaste, floss, dental floss, flossing
- cleaning motionswiping, rubbing, scrubbing, sweeping, mopping
- pet carepet daycare, dog daycare, doggy daycare, pet boarding, cat boarding
- pet groominggrooming tools, nail clippers, nail trimmer, pet shampoo, bathing
- repetitive motionsswaying, rocking, bobbing, swinging, bouncing
brushingscrubbing
Cleaning by rubbing hard
scouring · scraping · abrading · sandblasting · power washing
- brushing teethCleaning mouth with bristles
- brushing offDisregarding without consideration
- brushing upRefreshing forgotten skills
- brushing hairStroking through strands
- brushing one's teethCleaning mouth with paste
- brushing awayRemoving by sweeping motion