Paintbrush

usgb/ˈpeɪntbrʌʃ/
noun

A tool with bristles used to apply paint onto a surface.

She dipped her paintbrush into the red paint and began to paint her masterpiece.
Visual representation of "paintbrush" - A tool with bristles used to apply paint onto a surface

Often appears as...

  • dip the paintbrush
  • clean the paintbrush
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Artistic Tool

Used to describe the physical tool for painting; can imply creativity or artistry.

Illustration for Artistic Tool
The artist's table was scattered with paintbrushes.
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Material Varieties

Paintbrush bristles can be synthetic or natural; this may affect the artist's technique.

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She preferred natural hair paintbrushes for watercolor paintings.
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Specific Types

Various types exist for different effects, like flat, round, or filbert paintbrushes.

Illustration for Specific Types
To paint edges, he reached for his smallest round paintbrush.
Visual representation of the word "Paintbrush"

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