# brushwork

> English word · Noun · frequency rank #81,185

## Definitions
1. The technique or practice of applying and manipulating paint (usually oil or gouache) in a painting.

## Etymology
From brush + work.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/brushwork