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broomstick

/ˈbɹum.stɪk/

Meanings
  • Noun

    A long handle used to operate a broom or other cleaning implement.

    - "He used a broomstick to sweep the floor."
    - "She leaned on the broomstick while sweeping."

Rhymes
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prismatic , chromatic , anemic , seismic
Variants
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broomstick , broomsticks
Etymology
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Old English brymestic, from brym, 'a sweeping' + stick.


Trivia
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  1. A broomstick is typically made of wood or plastic.

  2. The longest broomstick on record was 22.5 meters (73 feet 9 inches) long.

  3. Broomsticks have been used as weapons in various cultures and historical periods.


Related Concepts
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  1. Broom: A cleaning implement with a handle and a head covered with bristles or straw.


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In folklore and popular culture, the broomstick is sometimes used as a symbol of witchcraft. In some traditions, witches were believed to ride broomsticks during their night flights.

How to Memorize "broomstick"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a long handle with a broom attached to the end.

  2. associate

    - Associate the broomstick with sweeping or cleaning.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember the word 'broomstick' by associating it with the image of a broom being used to sweep the floor.


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