brush out
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To clean a form using lye or turpentine.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To brush (someone's hair or an animal's fur) to remove tangles and give the hair a satisfactory texture.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
To remove brush (wild vegetation, generally larger than grass but smaller than trees) from a trail, campsite, etc.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “brush out” mean?
To clean a form using lye or turpentine.
Is “brush out” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.