whisk broom

whisk broom
noun
a small short-handled broom used to brush clothes
• Syn: ↑whisk
• Derivationally related forms: ↑whisk (for: ↑whisk)
• Hypernyms: ↑broom

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noun
: a small broom with a short handle used especially as a clothes brush or for light cleaning chores

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a small, short-handled broom used chiefly to brush clothes.
[1855-60]

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whisk broom,
a small broom for brushing clothes or upholstery.

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n. a small, stiff, short-handled broom used esp. to brush clothing

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noun, pl ⋯ brooms [count]
US : a small broom or brush with a short handle that you use especially to clean clothes

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • whisk broom — noun Date: 1831 a small broom with a short handle used especially as a clothes brush …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • whisk broom — a small, short handled broom used chiefly to brush clothes. [1855 60] * * * …   Universalium

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