paintbrush

[US]/'peɪntbrʌʃ/
[UK]/'pentbrʌʃ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a tool used for applying paint, typically with bristles or fibers at one end for the purpose of spreading the paint
Word Forms

Example Sentences

The paintbrush was too stiff to use.

Can this brush go for a paintbrush?

Hand the paintbrush up to Father on the ladder.

She carefully selected a new paintbrush for her art project.

He used a fine paintbrush to create intricate details in his painting.

The artist dipped the paintbrush into vibrant colors.

The paintbrush bristles were soft and flexible.

She cleaned the paintbrush thoroughly after each use.

He held the paintbrush with a steady hand.

The paintbrush strokes added texture to the canvas.

She applied gentle pressure to the paintbrush while painting.

The paintbrush handle was comfortable to hold.

He used a small paintbrush to add fine details to the artwork.

Real-world Examples

Tom slowly gave Ben the paintbrush.

Source: Beijing Normal University New Curriculum Reform Junior High School English Ninth Grade Full Volume

Tom took the dead cat and gave Ben a paintbrush.

Source: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (Simplified Edition)

Some artists use a paintbrush, some use a pencil or chisel.

Source: CNN 10 Student English March 2023 Collection

It's like somebody took a paintbrush and nicely sort of streaked the ridges.

Source: CNN 10 Student English Compilation September 2020

They're comfortable, durable, and she even uses them as a place to wipe her paintbrush.

Source: TED Talks (Video Version) Bilingual Selection

It just popped into my head when I saw the Statue of Liberty holding that paintbrush.

Source: Modern Family - Season 08

Again, this is using rubbish, but this time as paintbrushes.

Source: Yilin Edition Oxford High School English (Elective 8)

Now, Amador's paintbrush is a rake, his canvas-san Francisco's coastline.

Source: CNN Fashion English Selection

Leonardo da Vinci had to discern which stroke was the next best one to perform with his paintbrush.

Source: Tales of Imagination and Creativity

The great Monet had accomplished everything he wanted to and decided once and for all to retire his paintbrushes.

Source: Secrets of Masterpieces

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