Broomsticks Meaning in English
word · lemma: broomstick
ˈbɹumˌstɪks
BROOM-stiks
bɹˈuːmstɪks
bROOM-stiks
Definition
Long wooden or plastic sticks that form the handle of a broom, commonly pictured as being ridden by witches in stories.
Usage & Nuances
Most common in plural when referring to the handles or when talking about witches. Associated with folklore and fantasy; in daily life, it's just the handle of a broom. Not used for the brush part itself.
Spanish: palos de escobaPortuguese (BR): cabos de vassouraPortuguese (PT): cabos de vassouraChinese (Simplified): 扫帚柄Chinese (Traditional): 掃帚柄Hindi: झाड़ू की डंडियाँArabic: عيدان المكانسBengali: ঝাড়ুর লাঠি - ঝাড়ুর ডান্ডাRussian: метлы - палки от метлыJapanese: ほうきの柄 - 箒の棒Vietnamese: cán chổi - cây cán chổiKorean: 빗자루 자루Turkish: süpürge sapıUrdu: جھاڑو کی لاٹھیIndonesian: gagang sapu
Example Sentences
Witches fly on broomsticks in many stories.
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He used two old broomsticks to make a tent frame.
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The broomsticks were lined up by the door.
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Kids pretended their broomsticks were magic wands during playtime.
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We found some broken broomsticks in the shed after the storm.
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In old cartoons, you always see witches zooming across the sky on broomsticks.
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