broomstick
word
Definition
The long handle or stick part of a broom. It is also often mentioned in stories as the object witches ride on.
Usage & Nuances
Most common in storytelling or when talking about the physical parts of a broom. In fantasy, 'broomstick' is closely linked to witches and Halloween. Everyday use: usually just called 'broom handle'.
Spanish: palo de escobaPortuguese (BR): cabo de vassouraPortuguese (PT): cabo de vassouraChinese (Simplified): 扫帚柄Chinese (Traditional): 掃帚柄Hindi: झाड़ू की छड़ीArabic: عصا المكنسةBengali: ঝাড়ু লাঠি - ঝাড়ুর হাতলRussian: метла - ручка метлыJapanese: ほうきの柄 - 箒の棒Vietnamese: cán chổi - cây chổi (phần cán)Korean: 빗자루 자루 - 빗자루 막대Turkish: süpürge sopasıUrdu: جھاڑو کی لکڑی - جھاڑو کا دستہIndonesian: tongkat sapu
Example Sentences
The witch rode her broomstick across the sky.
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He broke the broomstick while sweeping the floor.
basic
She bought a new broomstick for her old broom.
basic
Kids love pretending to fly on a broomstick at Halloween.
natural
He used an old broomstick as a walking stick on the hike.
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There's a broomstick costume at the party if you want to look like a witch.
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