Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

dry brushing

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.48 in modern English

Syllables: dry brush-ing
IPA

21

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

2

Syllables

10

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A painting technique that involves stroking lightly with a minimally loaded brush to create a textured look.

Uncountable

noun

A skincare treatment that consists of scrubbing dry skin with a hard bristled brush.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"The use of dry brushing was certainly widespread in Italian rural church decoration by the nineteenth century, where it was employed mainly for reasons of economy."
"Dry brushing is an excellent way to cleanse the pores and remove foreign substances."

Usage

Uncountable

Synonyms

drybrush

Questions

What does dry brushing mean?: A painting technique that involves stroking lightly with a minimally loaded brush to create a textured look.

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