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brush tool

In graphics and image-editing programs, the brush tool is an element of the painting tool that allows you to select a brush shape (square, circle, oval and so on) and also the the thickness in pixels you want to paint on your image with. As you move your cursor over the image it leaves a stroke of color. See also painting tool.

See also "Graphics Software Terminology" in the Quick Reference section of Webopedia.



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