1. plural of paintbrush; tools with bristles attached to handles, used for applying paint

Examples

• The artist cleaned her paintbrushes after finishing the portrait.
• We need new paintbrushes for the art class project.
• He stored his paintbrushes in a jar of water.
• The hardware store sells paintbrushes in various sizes.
• She bought flat and round paintbrushes for different techniques.
• The children used small paintbrushes to paint the details.