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push broom

American  

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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Follow directions on the product, but in general: Pour it on dry brick and brush it into joints with a push broom until they are about ⅛ inch from being full.

From Washington Post • Apr. 4, 2022

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

From Salon • Jul. 12, 2019

You use a push broom to sweep up the smaller pieces.

From Slate • Sep. 23, 2016

Obama is just the guy with the push broom.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 6, 2014

In his hand was a massive push broom.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan

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