Definition of "brush down" [brush down]

Used other than as an idiom: see brush,‎ down. To remove something with a brush, or ones hands using a downward brushing motion. (verb)
To straighten up one's clothes and to tidy up one's appearance. (verb)

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Words like "brush down"

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