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brushed

[bruhsht]

adjective

  1. having a nap raised or a surface produced by a brushing brush process.

    brushed cotton.



brushed

/ ʌʃ /

adjective

  1. textiles treated with a brushing process to raise the nap and give a softer, warmer finish

    brushed nylon

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Other 51Թ Forms

  • unbrushed adjective
  • well-brushed adjective
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of brushed1

late Middle English word dating back to 1425–75; brush 1, -ed 2
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When pressed on the numbers, White House spokesman Kush Desai brushed off concerns that the administration's claims did not match reality.

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The revelations may have been brushed off by Benjamin Netanyahu, but they have the potential of developing into a serious new political scandal.

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Inspired by flagship designs in SoHo and Milan’s Monte Napoleone, the refreshed space pairs plush maroon seating with brushed steel accents, framing an expanded offering of the house’s latest collections.

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The deputies said they wanted to talk to Flores and brushed past to the locked gate.

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When the Sacramento Kings were about to leave town, lawmakers brushed the environmental rules aside for the team’s new arena.

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