wire brush

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A brush made with wire bristles, used for heavy cleaning.

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  • Remove all the rust with a wire brush before applying the primer.
  • He used a stiff wire brush to scrape the burnt-on grease from the barbecue grill.
  • You'll need a wire brush to clean the corrosion off the car's battery terminals.
  • Be careful not to scratch the paint; a wire brush is very abrasive.
  • The sculptor used a small wire brush to add texture to the clay model.
  • For heavy-duty cleaning on concrete, nothing beats a drill with a wire brush attachment.
  • She bought a new wire brush specifically for preparing the metal railings for painting.
  • Always wear protective gloves when working with a high-speed wire brush.
  • The old deck was cleaned down to the bare wood using a wire brush and a lot of effort.
  • A handheld wire brush is an essential tool for any metalworker's toolkit.