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push broom

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noun

  1. a wide broom with a long handle, pushed by hand and used for sweeping large areas.

Etymology

Origin of push broom

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

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Jim, salty Jim of the push broom mustache and the big laugh, asked me how I was doing.

From Salon • Jul. 12, 2019

His stick became a push broom, clearing pucks from the doorstep.

From Washington Post • May 4, 2015

I asked Luhman if, back in the trunk along with his rifle and shotgun, he also carried a push broom.

From Slate • Jan. 4, 2015

Obama is just the guy with the push broom.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 6, 2014

In his hand was a big push broom.

From "Look Both Ways" by Jason Reynolds

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