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

Example Sentences

Clean your grill grate with a wire brush — a balled-up piece of aluminum foil works, too.

From Seattle Times

Never use a steel wire brush, which will harm masonry surfaces, including concrete.

From Seattle Times

Then clean off rust or mineral deposits on the shower arm with a wire brush, wrap plumber’s tape around the threads of the arm and screw the new shower head on.

From Washington Post

Do you still use a wire brush to clean your grill?

From Seattle Times

With the wire brush, I heard pops of hair break off and see it wind into the brush's bristles.

From Salon