steel-wool
Abrasive metal pad
Steel wool is a bundle of fine steel fibers used as an abrasive for scouring, polishing, or smoothing surfaces.
It comes in grades from coarse to superfine: coarse steel wool removes rust or old paint, while fine grades polish wood between coats of finish.
She scrubbed the burnt pan with steel wool.
Vigorous abrasive cleaning
- sandpaperAbrasive-coated finishing material
- gritDetermination or abrasive particles
- emeryGranular polishing mineral
- pumiceLightweight volcanic abrasive
rasp · grinding · polishing · buffing · sanding · sharpening · deburring · coarse
Cleaning by rubbing hard
- scouringVigorous abrasive cleaning
- elbow-greaseStrenuous physical effort
- degreaseRemove fatty substances
- soapFatty alkali cleanser
scouring
Vigorous abrasive cleaning
- sandpaperAbrasive-coated finishing material
- gritDetermination or abrasive particles
- emeryGranular polishing mineral
pumice · rasp · grinding · polishing · buffing · sanding · sharpening · deburring · coarse · scratching
scrubbing
Cleaning by rubbing hard
- scouringVigorous abrasive cleaning
- elbow-greaseStrenuous physical effort
- degreaseRemove fatty substances
soap · detergent · kitchen · cookware · shine · polish · restore
woodworking
Craft of shaping lumber
- finishingBringing to completion
- distressingCausing anguish or worry
- antiquingHunting for vintage items
burnishing · smoothing · varnish · lacquer · stain · furniture · cabinetry · metalwork · patina
fibrous
Made of threads
filaments · mesh · pad · bundle · shavings · coiled · springy · interwoven · industrial · household
steel-woolsilk
Fine woven insect fiber
microfiber cloth · sponge · velvet · chamois · cotton ball
steel-woolnatural sponge
Aquatic animal used for bathing
loofah · wool · sea sponge · foam pad · cloth
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