finger brushes

A form of finger brush — A specialized, often small, brush used in bookbinding and conservation to apply sizing or adhesives to book covers, particularly on leather or cloth, before gilding or finishing.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of finger brush
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APA

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“finger brushes.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/finger%20brushes. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “finger brushes,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/finger%20brushes.

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