brushing

Other forms: brushings

Definitions of brushing
  1. noun
    the act of brushing your teeth
    synonyms: brush
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    type of:
    dental care
    care for the teeth
  2. noun
    the act of brushing your hair
    synonyms: brush
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    type of:
    hair care, haircare, hairdressing
    care for the hair: the activity of washing or cutting or curling or arranging the hair
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