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.
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carpet-sweepernouna household device with a revolving brush for sweeping carpets
carpet sweeper
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carpet-sweeper
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Etymology
Origin of carpet sweeper
An Americanism dating back to 1855–60
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“I love my carpet sweeper music,” he said.
From New York Times ● Jan. 22, 2020
The opera’s second act begins with a scene showing Anne at home with Susan, using an old-fashioned carpet sweeper.
From New York Times ● Jan. 22, 2020
One of the most popular non-electrical labour-saving devices was the mechanical carpet sweeper, which first went on sale in Britain in 1889.
From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2018
But should the bedroom tea-maker, the carpet sweeper and the hostess trolley be consigned to the dustbin of history?
From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2018
Use the carpet sweeper, being careful not to knock the furniture nor to jar the bed.
From Scouting For Girls, Official Handbook of the Girl Scouts by Josephine Dodge Daskam Bacon
She could dust and run the carpet-sweeper over the rooms right away, and have them in order; and that would save time for to-morrow.
From Cloudy Jewel by Grace Livingston Hill
He pointed to a carpet-sweeper which lay against the wall.
From The Black Box by E. Phillips (Edward Phillips) Oppenheim
Other articles are put in their places, the dresser top is brushed off and its various contents properly arranged, litter is taken up with dustpan and brush, or carpet-sweeper, and the room is dusted.
From The Complete Home by Clara E. (Clara Elizabeth) Laughlin
He says it’s just like a lawn-mower or a carpet-sweeper.
From Maida's Little Shop by Inez Haynes Gillmore
Having breakfasted from white dishes placed on a white napkin, she was busy with a carpet-sweeper sweeping up possible crumbs.
From The Dust Flower by Hibberd V. B. (Hibberd Van Buren) Kline
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