broom-stick
Definition
Noun: - The handle or shaft of a broom, typically a long, slender, cylindrical piece of wood or other material to which the bristles are attached.
Usage Examples
- (The handle of the broom she held.)
- (The shaft of the broom showed signs of age.)
- (The handle was placed upright.)
Advanced Usage
- "broom-stick" in folklore: Often associated with witches in popular culture, who are depicted as flying on broom-sticks.
- The witch flew through the night sky on her broom-stick. (A folkloric image of a magical ride.)
- "broom-stick" as a makeshift tool: Used informally as a lever, prop, or improvised weapon.
- They used a broom-stick to prop open the door. (The handle served as a temporary support.)
Variants and Related Words
- Broom (n): the entire cleaning tool, including the handle and bristles.
- She bought a new broom for the kitchen. (The complete cleaning implement.)
- Broomstick (n): an alternative spelling, often used interchangeably, especially in folklore.
- The children pretended to ride broomsticks like witches. (A variant spelling with the same meaning.)
Synonyms
- Handle: the part of a tool designed to be held.
- Shaft: a long, narrow part of an object, such as a broom.
- Stick: a long, thin piece of wood or similar material.
Related Idioms
- "to ride a broom-stick": to engage in witchcraft or magical flight, as in folklore.
- In the story, the old woman rode a broom-stick to the sabbath. (A phrase from witch lore.)
- "a broom-stick in the hand": referring to a simple or humble tool used for cleaning.
- With a broom-stick in the hand, she began her chores. (A literal description of a cleaning task.)