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Definition of brush border - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
cell surfaceTECH. surface of cells covered with tiny finger-like projectionsTECH.
- The brush border increases the surface area for absorption.
- Enzymes are anchored in the brush border of the intestine.
- Damage to the brush border impairs nutrient uptake.
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Expressions with brush
move past someone with slight contact
She brushed by him in the crowded hallway.
remove dirt with a brush or hands
She brushed down the coat to remove dust.
remove something with a brush or quick hand movement
She brushed off the crumbs from her shirt before the meeting..
apply a substance using a brush
She will brush on the final coat of paint.
review and improve a skill or knowledge
She decided to brush up her French before the trip.
use a brush for grooming or cleaning
She had a brush with her hair every morning.
large brush used for painting
He used a broad brush to quickly cover the wall with paint.
dismiss or ignore something or someone quickly
She brushed aside my concerns as if they were nothing..
ignore or dismiss something
She tried to brush it off when he insulted her.
move quickly past making slight contact
She brushed past him in the crowded hallway.
improve knowledge or skill in something
She decided to brush up on her Spanish before the trip.
describe a group generally without details or individual differences
He tends to paint with a broad brush when discussing cultures.
have a brief encounter with someone
She brushed shoulders with the famous author at the bookstore.
minor legal trouble or offense
Her brush with the law was quickly resolved.
very silly or foolish
He's daft as a brush, always making strange decisions.
extremely unintelligent or foolish in behavior or thought
He's as dumb as a brush when it comes to math.
initial encounter or experience with something new
At first brush, the city seemed overwhelming.
judge different people or things in the same way
Don't paint all teenagers with the same brush.
judge someone unfairly by associating with others' faults
Don't tar him with the same brush as his brother.
considered the same bad way as someone else
They were tarred with the same brush despite different actions.
situation where one almost dies
Her brush with death made her appreciate life more.
highly skilled painter or artist
Leonardo da Vinci was a master of the brush.
clean teeth using a toothbrush and toothpaste
She brushes her teeth every morning and night.
touch lightly in passing
The cat brushed against my leg as it walked by.
Expressions with border
touch or be next to something
The garden borders on the river..
come very close to being absurd or completely unreasonable
Charging that much for water does border on the ridiculous.
in or to a place south of a country's border
The birds migrate south of the border during winter.
be very close to being insane
His obsession with cleanliness borders on insanity.
official who monitors and controls entry at a border
The border guard checked passports diligently.
town near a border between two countries
The border town was bustling with traders from both countries.
area of land close to the boundary between two places
The border region has many checkpoints and shared markets.
measures to monitor and regulate border crossings
Border control was tightened after the incident.
activity of guarding a country's borders
Border patrol is essential for national security.
place at a border for checking people and paperwork
They stopped at the border post for inspection.
involving movement between two states, crossing a national boundary
The bank offers cross-border payments for online shoppers.
disagreement between groups or states about the position of their shared boundary
The two countries entered talks to resolve their long-standing border dispute.
region near the boundary between two places
The border district is known for its beautiful landscapes.
person who patrols a country's borders
The border patrolman stopped the car for inspection.
in or to the northern side of a border
They live just north of the border.
herding dog breed known for intelligence and obedience
The border collie quickly gathered the sheep.
small rough-coated dog breed from Britain
The border terrier won first place at the dog show.
state sharing a boundary with another country
Texas is a border state with Mexico.
color used on the outer edge part of a real object
The border color of the flag is bright gold.
dispute or fighting between regions about control of a shared boundary line
The two countries entered talks to end their long-running border conflict.
official place at a boundary where people and goods are checked
Cars lined up at the border station for customs inspection.
area of land close to a line separating countries or regions
Farmers in the border zone often cross daily to sell produce.
garden bed planted with nonwoody perennial flowering plants
They planned a long herbaceous border along the sunny path.
involving or crossing the borders between countries
Trans-border trade has increased in recent years.
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- French:bordure en brosse, ...
- German:Bürstensaum, ...
- Italian:bordo a spazzola, ...
- Spanish:borde en cepillo, ...
- Portuguese:borda em escova, ...
- Chinese:刷状缘, ...
- Japanese:刷子縁, ...
- Arabic:حافة فرشاتية, ...
- Hebrew:שִׁעוּרִית, ...
- Russian:кисточковая кайма, ...
- Ukrainian:край з ворсинками, ...
- Hindi:ब्रश बॉर्डर, ...
- Bengali:ব্রাশ বর্ডার, ...
- Catalan:vora en raspall, ...
- Czech:kartáčový lem, ...
- Danish:børstesøm, ...
- Dutch:borstelzoom, ...
- Greek:ψηκτροειδές χείλος, ...
- Hungarian:kefeszegély, ...
- Khmer:គែមជក់កោសិកា, ...
- Korean:미세융모, ...
- Persian:حاشیه برسمانند, ...
- Polish:rąbek szczoteczkowy, ...
- Portuguese (BR):borda em escova, ...
- Romanian:margine în perie, ...
- Swedish:borstrand, ...
- Thai:ขอบเซลล์ขนแปรง, ...
- Turkish:fırçamsı kenar, ...
- Vietnamese:viền bàn chải, ...
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