unbrush

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English

Etymology

From un- +‎ brush.

Verb

unbrush (third-person singular simple present unbrushes, present participle unbrushing, simple past and past participle unbrushed)

  1. To undo the result of brushing.
    • 20th century, Supreme Court Appellate Division- First Department Papers On Appeal From Order, pages 72–73:
      Your hair is brushed very nicely, but just unbrush it a minute so that they can see the scar.
    • 1973, Ruth Drake, Redbook's complete guide to beauty, page 92:
      You can tease a wig by back brushing. If you want a little fullness only, the fibers should be held at a forward angle while brushing. For medium fullness, hold the strands straight up and back brush. Be sure you unbrush the teasing before you wash your wig.
    • 1995, Byte - Volume 20, page 174:
      I could also unbrush this effect. By lightly brushing over the distorted area (with the erase function), I made the vehicle's original shape gradually reappear.
    • 2011, Andy Stanton, What's for Dinner, Mr Gum?:
      Like every morning he shuffled into the bathroom to stick extra stubble on his chin and to unbrush his teeth.