brushes
brush-es
noun
Tools with bristles or wires used for cleaning, painting, or grooming.
"She bought new paint brushes."
verb
To clean, smooth, or apply something using a brush; to touch lightly.
"He brushes his teeth twice daily."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: light touch, brushing, sweep, skirmish, clash, encounter, brushwood, copse, thicket, coppice