brushman

1 of 2

noun (1)

brush·​man
-mən
plural brushmen
1
: one who uses a brush especially as a vocation: such as
a
: a worker who assists in cleaning the outside of a building by brushing a previously scoured surface with a chemical cleaner
b
: one who applies coats of finish with a brush
c
: a worker who roughens new concrete pavement with a stiff brush

called also broom man

2
: a painter especially skilled in brushwork

brushman

2 of 2

noun (2)

"
plural brushmen
: one who cuts and burns brush

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

brush entry 3 + man

Noun (2)

brush entry 1 + man

Love words?

You must — there are over 200,000 words in our free online dictionary, but you are looking for one that’s only in the Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary.

Start your free trial today and get unlimited access to America's largest dictionary, with:

  • More than 250,000 words that aren't in our free dictionary
  • Expanded definitions, etymologies, and usage notes
  • Advanced search features
  • Ad free!

Dictionary Entries Near brushman

Cite this Entry

“Brushman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brushman. Accessed 2 May. 2024.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!