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Definition of brushless

brushless

/ˈbrʌʃ.ləs/
brush · less
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brushless Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Operating by means of electronic commutation rather than physical conductive brushes to transfer electrical current (used especially of electric motors and generators).

Example

"The carpenter upgraded to a cordless drill with a brushless motor because it runs cooler and lasts much longer than older models."

2

Not having or requiring a brush for application or operation (such as shaving cream or an automatic car wash that uses high-pressure water instead of rotating bristles).

Example

"To avoid micro-scratches on his new car's paintwork, he always selects the brushless option at the local car wash."

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• Rhymes for brushless

• Nearby Words

brushfinch
brushfire
brushland
brushless
brushlike
brushoff
brushstroke

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Brushless. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/brushless
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