Clone Tool-Change to a "PaintBrush" versus the circle selections.

In CS4, at one time I THINK, I was using the "Clone tool" as a paint brush versus the other circle, square type tool selection.
This allowed me a more precise clonning out of unwanted items. But I cannot find it nor do I remember how I initiated the action.
I may be using the wrong tool but can't remember.
Can someone help?
Thanks!
Dan

Thanks Noel but therein lies my confusion.
The brush in the clone tool is a misnomer to me. I never see a "brush as in paint brush". Just the circle, square, and other types of tools not a "paint brush" type.
I know I saw and used it somehow somewhere but just can't remember how I got to it.
Thanks!
Dan

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