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clothesbrush

clothesbrush

3.9
A small brush for removing lint and dust from coats and shirts
  • noun
  • /ˈkloʊðɪzˌbrʌʃ/
translation icon : cepillo de ropa
  • She bought a new clothesbrush to help keep her winter coat clean and presentable.

Examples

  • He used a clothesbrush to remove dust from his jacket before the meeting.

  • I need a clothesbrush to remove lint from my coat.

  • A clothesbrush is an essential tool for keeping suits looking neat and professional.

  • The clothesbrush is in the drawer.

  • She used a clothesbrush to remove lint from her favorite coat before heading out.

  • Before the interview, he quickly grabbed a clothesbrush to make sure his suit looked pristine.

  • After washing, the dress was still covered in dust, so she took a clothesbrush to clean it.

Synonyms

brush
vsclothesbrush
145 1.0

A tool with bristles used for cleaning, painting, or arranging hair

is designed to remove lint and dirt from garments not for other tasks
whisk
vsclothesbrush
1 4.2

A small brush with a short handle for removing dust or lint from clothes

is made specifically for garments to remove lint, dust, and dirt
whisk broom
vsclothesbrush
1 4.9

A small hand brush with a short handle for cleaning clothes and small areas

is aimed specifically at garments and removing lint and dust
brusher
vsclothesbrush
2.8

A person or machine that cleans a surface with a brush

is the actual handheld tool made for lint and dust removal from garments

How Effective

scrub brush
2 2.3
clothesbrush
3.9

Surface Forms

clothesbrush singular

Morphology

clothesbrush = clothes + brush (transparent) = clothes + brush

The word 'clothesbrush' is a clear combination of 'clothes' and 'brush', directly indicating a brush used for clothes.

Etymology

The word clothesbrush is a simple compound of clothes ('the garments you wear') and brush ('a tool with bristles'), so it literally means 'a brush for clothes'. That's why a clothesbrush is used to remove lint, dust, or dirt from garments.