Phrase guide

push broom

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

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A T-shaped broom that can sweep or scrub large areas.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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noun

Meaning 2

a wide broom that is pushed ahead of the sweeper

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Broader terms: broom

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Across languages

Translations

5 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Dutch: straatbezem — Translations
  • German: Straßenbesen — Translations
  • German: Saalbesen — Translations
  • Spanish: escoba de empujar — Translations
  • Swedish: sopborste — Translations