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carpet sweeper

carpet sweeper

noun

a pushable, long-handled implement for removing dirt, lint, etc., from rugs and carpets, consisting of a metal case enclosing one or more brushes that rotate.
carpet-sweeper

carpet-sweeper

noun

a household device with a revolving brush for sweeping carpets

Synonyms

carpet sweeper

American

noun

a pushable, long-handled implement for removing dirt, lint, etc., from rugs and carpets, consisting of a metal case enclosing one or more brushes that rotate.

carpet-sweeper British

noun

a household device with a revolving brush for sweeping carpets

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Etymology

Origin of carpet sweeper

An Americanism dating back to 1855–60

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