1. the action of cleaning or grooming with a brush
2. a light touch or contact

1. present participle of brush; cleaning or grooming with a brush
2. touching lightly in passing

Examples

• She is brushing her teeth before bed.
• The cat enjoys brushing against my legs.
• Daily brushing keeps your hair healthy.
• He felt the brushing of leaves against his face.
• I’m brushing the dust off the old books.
• The gentle brushing of wind through the trees was soothing.
• Regular brushing prevents tooth decay.