bottle brush
The term "bottle brush" refers both to a common cleaning tool and to a type of plant known for its distinctive, brush-like flowers.
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Definition
B1Cleaning
(common)A tool with bristles extending from a central stem, used to clean the inside of bottles and narrow containers.
Example
- She used a bottle brush to clean the baby bottles thoroughly.
- The bottle brush easily reaches the bottom of narrow vases.
B2Botany
(technical)A type of plant, especially from the genus Callistemon, with flowers that resemble the shape of a traditional bottle-cleaning brush.
Example
- The garden features several bottle brush plants, known for their vibrant red flowers.
- Bottle brush trees are commonly found in Australian landscapes.
Similar
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