"finger brush" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: finger brushes [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} finger brush (plural finger brushes)
  1. (bookbinding) A specialized, often small, brush used in bookbinding and conservation to apply sizing or adhesives to book covers, particularly on leather or cloth, before gilding or finishing.
    Sense id: en-finger_brush-en-noun-4w0XnvOa Categories (other): Bookbinding, English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 48 52 Topics: arts, bookbinding, crafts, hobbies, lifestyle
  2. (healthcare) A small, typically silicone or rubber grooming tool, primarily used to clean the teeth and gums of babies or pets.
    Sense id: en-finger_brush-en-noun-~tXsDD26 Categories (other): Healthcare, English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 48 52 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 29 71 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 37 63 Topics: government, healthcare

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