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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


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Example Sentences

Scratch-card, a wire brush to remove tarnish from lead before soldering (p. 144).

The upper ends of plate lugs may be cleaned with a flat file, knife., or wire brush.

Brush the tops of the post and connector thoroughly with a wire brush to remove any dirt which may have been floating in the lead.

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.

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