wire brush

noun, verb — 2 senses

wire brush

noun
1

A brush that has bristles made of wire; used as an abrasive and on masonry etc; especially (when without a qualifier) the hand tool type of such a brush.

wire brush

verb
1

To scrub with a wire brush, especially the hand tool type.

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