brusher

noun — 4 senses

brusher

noun

Etymology From brush + -er.

1

Someone who brushes (any of the meanings).

2

Business, Mining Historical A person employed to cut or blast the roof or floor of a roadway and so give more height.

3

Business, Mining Historical A person who gets the mineral down by blasting in the working face after it has been "holed".

4

Internet An online seller who uses the fraudulent technique of brushing.

Derived terms
broad-brusher, toothbrusher

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