Brush down
verb
To clean or smooth by rubbing with a brush.
After a day out in the field, he had to brush down his dog to remove all the dirt and knots in its fur.

Often appears as...
- brush down a coat
- brush down a horse
verb
To pat or rub an animal, especially a horse, briskly to clean or stimulate the skin.
Before the race, the jockey would brush down his horse for smooth performance.

Often appears as...
- brush down a horse
- brush down a goat
verb
To clean or smooth by rubbing with a brush.
After a day out in the field, he had to brush down his dog to remove all the dirt and knots in its fur.

Often appears as...
- brush down a coat
- brush down a horse
verb
To pat or rub an animal, especially a horse, briskly to clean or stimulate the skin.
Before the race, the jockey would brush down his horse for smooth performance.

Often appears as...
- brush down a horse
- brush down a goat
Definition 1 of 2

Cleaning Objects
Primarily used when referring to cleaning items or surfaces with bristles to remove dirt.

Remember to brush down your boots after hiking.
Finishing Touch
Used to describe the final step in grooming to give a neat appearance.

After cutting his hair, the barber gave it a brush down.
Post-Activity
Often used after an activity that causes dirtiness, like walking or playing outside.

She had to brush down her jacket after the campfire.
Cleaning Objects
Primarily used when referring to cleaning items or surfaces with bristles to remove dirt.

Remember to brush down your boots after hiking.
Finishing Touch
Used to describe the final step in grooming to give a neat appearance.

After cutting his hair, the barber gave it a brush down.
Post-Activity
Often used after an activity that causes dirtiness, like walking or playing outside.

She had to brush down her jacket after the campfire.
Cleaning Objects
Primarily used when referring to cleaning items or surfaces with bristles to remove dirt.

Remember to brush down your boots after hiking.
Finishing Touch
Used to describe the final step in grooming to give a neat appearance.

After cutting his hair, the barber gave it a brush down.
Post-Activity
Often used after an activity that causes dirtiness, like walking or playing outside.

She had to brush down her jacket after the campfire.
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