Word: BRUSH
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Definition of BRUSH
- 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.
- The act of brushing something.
"She gave her hair a quick brush."
- A piece of conductive material, usually carbon, serving to maintain electrical contact between the stationary and rotating parts of a machine.
- To clean with a brush.
"Brush your teeth."
- To untangle or arrange with a brush.
"Brush your hair."
- To apply with a brush.
"Brush the paint onto the walls."
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Like many English words, its origin likely blends multiple historical linguistic influences, though exact etymology is undetermined.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "brush" to secure the victory."
- โข "Please ensure you spell "brush" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 10 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 10 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 11 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is BRUSH a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is BRUSH worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in BRUSH? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing BRUSH:
- # the brush effect
- # master of brush
- # playing with brush
- # in terms of brush
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