broomstick

Thân thiện

A witch flies on her broomstick across the night sky.

Definition

Noun: 1. The handle of a broom: A long, thin, usually wooden stick to which the bristles of a broom are attached, forming the shaft one holds while sweeping.

Usage and Examples

• Basic Usage: Refers to the shaft or pole of a broom.
  • She gripped the broomstick tightly as she swept the porch.
  • The old witch is often depicted flying on a broomstick.

Advanced Usage

• Cultural/Mythological Reference: In folklore and popular culture, a broomstick is stereotypically associated with witches as a vehicle for flight.
  • The children dressed up as witches and pretended to ride broomsticks.

Variants and Related Words

• Broom (n): The complete cleaning tool consisting of a broomstick and bristles.
  • She used a stiff broom to sweep the garage floor.

Synonyms

• Broom handle: A direct synonym.
• Shaft: A more general term for a long, slender rod.

Related Idioms and Phrases

• Jump the broomstick: A historical phrase referring to a wedding ceremony or commitment, especially one not formally sanctioned by church or state.
  • In some traditions, couples would jump the broomstick to symbolize their union.

Học thuật

Noun

1. the handle of a broom

Từ đồng nghĩa

• broom handle