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Brushed

Bruhsht

/ˈbrʌʃt/

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brushed

Dictionary meaning

(of fabrics) having soft nap produced by brushing.

Examples

  • A dress of brushed cotton.
  • With shining hair neatly brushed.

Synonyms: fleecy, napped

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