noun

an implement with a handle and a block of bristles, hair, or wire, used especially for cleaning, applying a liquid or powder to a surface, or arranging the hair.

a shaving brush

broom,sweeper,besom,whisk,sweeping brush,hairbrush,clothes brush,scrubbing brush,toothbrush,paintbrush

verb

remove (dust or dirt) by sweeping or scrubbing.

we’ll be able to brush the mud off easily