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A mechanical (not electric) device for cleaning carpets by means of a rotating brush.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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a cleaning implement with revolving brushes that pick up dirt as the implement is pushed over a carpet
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: sweeper
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: cleaning implement, cleaning device, cleaning equipment
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Across languages
Translations
8 source translations are retained for this English entry.
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Danish:
tæppefejemaskine
— mechanical device for cleaning carpets
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Dutch:
rolveger
— mechanical device for cleaning carpets
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Esperanto:
rulbalailo
— mechanical device for cleaning carpets
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French:
balai mécanique
— mechanical device for cleaning carpets
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German:
Teppichkehrer
— mechanical device for cleaning carpets
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German:
Teppichdackel
— mechanical device for cleaning carpets
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Swedish:
mattsopare
— mechanical device for cleaning carpets
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Turkish:
gırgır
— mechanical device for cleaning carpets