wire brush


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

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Other definitions for wire-brush (2 of 2)

wire-brush
[ wahyuhr-bruhsh ]

verb (used with object)
  1. to clean or remove with a wire brush.

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How to use wire brush in a sentence

  • Clean them with a wire brush, and oil the threads on the bolt and in the nut to make them work easily.

  • Attach the other high tension wire to a wire brush, comb, or rod having a wooden handle and rub it over the outside of the jar.

British Dictionary definitions for 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

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