"drybrush" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: drybrushes [plural]
Etymology: From dry + brush. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|dry|brush}} dry + brush Head templates: {{en-noun|-|es}} drybrush (usually uncountable, plural drybrushes)
  1. (painting) A form of brushwork that involves stroking lightly with a minimally loaded brush to create a textured look. Tags: uncountable, usually Synonyms: dry brushing
    Sense id: en-drybrush-en-noun-BQrWu5Ic Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries, Painting
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