mulassa
/ˈmulɑsːɑ/
FI
a Finnish term for a coarse wire brush used for cleaning outdoor surfaces like stone, brick, or rough wood
Käytä mulassa puhdistamaan tämä betoniseinä.
Use a mulassa to clean this concrete wall.
Etymology
Derived from the Finnish word "mula" meaning "clay, dirt", referring to its common use for cleaning dirt from rough outdoor surfaces. The word entered Finnish vocabulary in the early 20th century.
Memory Aid
Mulassa sounds similar to 'muddle' — you use it to muddle away dirt from rough surfaces.
Collocations
puhdistaa mulassakovapainoinen mulassateräslankainen mulassa
Synonyms
harjapuhdasharja
Related Words
silitysharjalakaisuharjapuhdistus