Glossary

Glossary

Brussels carpet

1. A carpet made of several colors of worsted yarn, fixed in backing of strong linen thread; the pile forms […]

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brush rake

An attachment with heavy-duty tines, which is fixed to the front of a tractor or other prime mover; used in

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brushout

The application of paint on a small surface for testing.

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brush mark

A small ridge or valley produced in a paint film by the combing action of the bristles of a brush.

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brush graining

An imitation effect of wood grain; produced by drawing a clean dry brush through a dark liquid stain, applied over

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brushed surface

Said of a concrete surface that has been stroked with a stiff brush when the concrete is freshly placed or

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brushed finish

surface finish on stonework, produced by treating the surface with a rotating wire brush.

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brushability

The property of a paint or varnish which enables it to be applied smoothly by brushing.

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