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Definition of brushstroke - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
paintingRare mark made by a brush on a surfaceRare
- The artist's brushstroke added depth to the painting.
2.
figurativeRare small detail or element in a situationRare
- His kindness was a brushstroke in his complex personality..
3.
artRare style or technique of applying paintRare
- Her brushstroke was bold and expressive.
Images of brushstroke
mark made by a brush on a surface 
style or technique of applying paint
Expressions with brushstroke
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general way of describing something without details
He explained the plan with a broad brushstroke.
Origin of brushstroke
Old French, broisse (brush) + stroke (stroke)
Examples of brushstroke in a sentence
Her brushstroke technique was admired by all. Each brushstroke in the painting added depth to the scene. Every brushstroke in her speech painted a vivid picture. The artist's unique brushstroke set her work apart. Each brushstroke in the painting was deliberate and thoughtful.
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- French:pincée, touche, ...
- German:Pinselstrich, kleine Einzelheit, ...
- Italian:pennellata, dettaglio, ...
- Spanish:pincelada, detalle, ...
- Portuguese:pincelada, traço, ...
- Chinese:笔触, 画法, ...
- Japanese:筆遣い, 小さな要素, ...
- Arabic:ضَرْبَةُ فُرْشَاة, لَمْسَة, ...
- Hebrew:מְשִׁיכַת מִכְחוֹל, נְגִיעָה קְטַנָּה, ...
- Russian:мазок, мазок кисти, ...
- Ukrainian:мазок пензля, мазок, ...
- Hindi:ब्रश स्ट्रोक, सूक्ष्मता, ...
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