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whisk broom

American  

noun

  1. a small, short-handled broom used chiefly to brush clothes.


Etymology

Origin of whisk broom

First recorded in 1855–60


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For our foray into broom-making, we're keeping things simple by looking to one of my favorite gardening go-tos for inspiration: the whisk broom.

From Salon ● Jul. 28, 2022

Make this step easier by keeping a whisk broom and dust pan in an attractive basket near the fireplace.

From Seattle Times ● Nov. 17, 2021

“It’s a whisk broom compared to what Indigenous people today make,” he said.

From Washington Times ● Apr. 17, 2021

Use a whisk broom and a little cool water.

From New York Times ● Aug. 26, 2015

The big mirrors on the wardrobe doors are spotted black with age, and old leather boots stand beneath a little desk, and a whisk broom hangs from a peg.

From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr

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