Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

finger brush

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.04 in modern English

Syllables
fin-ger brush
IPA
20
Scrabble Score
11
Letters
2
Syllables
10
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A specialized, often small, brush used in bookbinding and conservation to apply sizing or adhesives to book covers, particularly on leather or cloth, before gilding or finishing.

noun

A small, typically silicone or rubber grooming tool, primarily used to clean the teeth and gums of babies or pets.

Inflected Forms

finger brushes (plural)

Questions

What does finger brush mean?
A specialized, often small, brush used in bookbinding and conservation to apply sizing or adhesives to book covers, particularly on leather or cloth, before gilding or finishing.

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