adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Not requiring the use of a brush.; Of an electric motor: that does not use brushes, physical contacts for the commutator. not-comparable

   "a brushless motor"

2. 2
   Not requiring the use of a brush.; Not requiring the use of a hairbrush, scrubbing brush, or other brush. not-comparable

   "a brushless shaving cream"

Example

More examples

"a brushless finish on the concrete"

Etymology

From brush + -less.

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