wire brush

¹ American  

noun

1. a brush with steel bristles for removing rust, flaking paint, etc.

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wire-brush ² American  

[wahyuhr-bruhsh] / ˈwaɪərˈbrʌʃ /

verb (used with object)

1. to clean or remove with a wire brush.

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wire brush British  

noun

1. a brush having wire bristles, used for cleaning metal, esp for removing rust, or for brushing against a cymbal

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Example Sentences

Clean your grill grate with a wire brush — a balled-up piece of aluminum foil works, too.

From Seattle Times

Never use a steel wire brush, which will harm masonry surfaces, including concrete.

From Seattle Times

Then clean off rust or mineral deposits on the shower arm with a wire brush, wrap plumber’s tape around the threads of the arm and screw the new shower head on.

From Washington Post

Do you still use a wire brush to clean your grill?

From Seattle Times

Use a stiff-bristle brush or wire brush to dislodge any loose particles, wash and rinse the concrete, and rig up a simple form to support the lower edge of the patch while you shape the sides.

From Washington Post