wire bristles

Stiff metallic strands

Wire bristles are stiff metal filaments, typically found on brushes used for heavy-duty cleaning or surface preparation.

They scrub rust from metal, clean grills, and strip paint.

Wire bristles can break off during use, creating a hazard—particularly on grill brushes, where loose bristles may stick to cooking grates and end up in food.

Related

metal · scratch · grill · cleaning · stiff · coarse · abrasive · rust · rust removal · scrape · grooming · barbecue · harsh · prickly · scouring · elbow grease · fibers · copper

Opposites
material composition

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Coarse hairs from wild swine

microfiber · cotton fibers · foam · feather dusters · sponge

abrasiveness/gentleness

wire bristlessoft bristles

Pliable brush strands

chamois · lambswool · sponge · microfiber cloth

Family

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Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G