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wire brush

1

noun

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



wire-brush

2

[wahyuhr-bruhsh]

verb (used with object)

  1. to clean or remove with a wire brush.

wire brush

noun

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

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Clean your grill grate with a wire brush — a balled-up piece of aluminum foil works, too.

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

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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.

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

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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.

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