Phrase guide

carpet sweeper

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A mechanical (not electric) device for cleaning carpets by means of a rotating brush.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

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

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

8 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Danish: tæppefejemaskine — mechanical device for cleaning carpets
  • Dutch: rolveger — mechanical device for cleaning carpets
  • Esperanto: rulbalailo — mechanical device for cleaning carpets
  • French: balai mécanique — mechanical device for cleaning carpets
  • German: Teppichkehrer — mechanical device for cleaning carpets
  • German: Teppichdackel — mechanical device for cleaning carpets
  • Swedish: mattsopare — mechanical device for cleaning carpets
  • Turkish: gırgır — mechanical device for cleaning carpets