1. resembling a brush in appearance, structure, or function

Examples

• The plant has brushlike leaves that spread outward in all directions.
• The artist used a brushlike tool to apply the texture to the canvas.
• The sea urchin's brushlike appendages help it filter food from the water.
• Under the microscope, the bacteria displayed brushlike flagella.
• The brushlike branches of the coral swayed gently in the current.