scratchbrush

scratchbrush
I. \\ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷\ noun
Etymology: scratch (I) + brush
: a stiff wire brush for cleaning metal (as iron castings)
II. transitive verb
: to clean or finish with or as if with a scratchbrush

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • Scratchbrush — Scratch brush , n. A stiff wire brush for cleaning iron castings and other metal. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • scratchbrusher — “+ə(r) noun Etymology: scratchbrush (II) + er 1. : a machine equipped with scratchbrushes 2. : a worker who uses a scratchbrush or scratchbrusher …   Useful english dictionary

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