- broomstick
- broom·stick
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broomstick
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Broomstick — Broom stick , n. A stick used as a handle of a broom. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
broomstick — ► NOUN ▪ the handle of a broom, on which witches are said to fly … English terms dictionary
broomstick — [bro͞om′stik΄, broomstik΄] n. the long handle of a broom … English World dictionary
broomstick — [[t]bru͟ːmstɪk[/t]] broomsticks 1) N COUNT A broomstick is an old fashioned broom which has a bunch of small sticks at the end. 2) N COUNT A broomstick is the handle of a broom … English dictionary
broomstick — UK [ˈbruːmˌstɪk] / US [ˈbrumˌstɪk] noun [countable] Word forms broomstick : singular broomstick plural broomsticks 1) a type of broom made with sticks and twigs. witches are often shown riding through the air on broomsticks in children s stories … English dictionary
broomstick — broom|stick [ˈbru:mˌstık, ˈbrum ] n ↑broomstick a broom with a long handle and thin sticks tied at one end that a ↑witch is supposed to fly on in stories … Dictionary of contemporary English
broomstick — /ˈbrumstɪk/ (say broohmstik) noun 1. the long stick forming the handle of a broom. –phrase 2. jump (or marry){{}} (over) the broomstick (or broom), British (formerly, especially in Wales) to go through a quasi marri …
broomstick — Modern artists and fiction writers take for granted that a witch s magic *flight requires a broomstick, but folk tradition mentions other means too, including pitchforks, staffs, plant stems, hurdles, bowls, and pig troughs. Two sources which… … A Dictionary of English folklore
Broomstick lace — is a historic crochet technique from the 1800s that combines the use of a crochet hook and another long slender item such as a knitting needle. Traditionally a broomstick was used, but the modern variant is a lightweight plastic knitting needle… … Wikipedia
Broomstick (horse) — Thoroughbred racehorse infobox horsename = Broomstick caption = sire = Ben Brush grandsire = Bramble dam = Elf damsire = Galliard sex = Stallion foaled = 1901 country = USA flagicon|USA colour = Bay breeder = Col. Milton Young (McGrathiana Stud)… … Wikipedia
Broomstick skirt — A Broomstick Skirt is a type of light weight skirt that is characterized by its amount of fabric and wrinkly or crinkled look. These skirts tend to be ankle length, and appear to be a little full. They take the name broomstick from the way that… … Wikipedia
