unbrush

present singular third person unbrushes · participle present unbrushing · participle past unbrushed · past unbrushed

1. To undo the result of brushing.

   Your hair is brushed very nicely, but just unbrush it a minute so that they can see the scar.

   20th century, Supreme Court Appellate Division- First Department Papers On Appeal From Order, pages 72–73

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   You can tease a wig by back brushing. If you want a little fullness only, the fibers should be held at a forward angle while brushing. For medium fullness, hold the strands straight up and back brush. Be sure you unbrush the teasing before you wash your wig.

   1973, Ruth Drake, Redbook's complete guide to beauty, page 92

   I could also unbrush this effect. By lightly brushing over the distorted area (with the erase function), I made the vehicle's original shape gradually reappear.

   1995, Byte - Volume 20, page 174

   Like every morning he shuffled into the bathroom to stick extra stubble on his chin and to unbrush his teeth.

   2011, Andy Stanton, What's for Dinner, Mr Gum?