noun
- plural of brayer; tools with a roller used to apply ink evenly in printing or to smooth surfaces in art and craft work
- plural of brayer; animals that bray, especially donkeys
Usage: commonly used in printmaking, relief printing, and bookbinding
Usage: less common usage; refers to creatures that make braying sounds
Examples
- The printmaker carefully selected several brayers of different sizes for the project.
- She used rubber brayers to apply ink smoothly across the printing plate.
- The art studio had a collection of brayers in various widths and materials.
- Brayers are essential tools for anyone working with linocut or woodblock printing.
- The barn was filled with brayers that made noise throughout the day.