Definition of brush wheel
1
: a wheel used formerly to turn another wheel by the friction of bristles fixed in the outer rim
2
: a circular revolving brush used for polishing
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“Brush wheel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brush%20wheel. Accessed 18 May. 2021.
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