Definition

Noun: A wide broom with a long handle, designed to be pushed forward across a surface (such as a floor, sidewalk, or driveway) to gather debris into a pile.

Usage

A "push broom" is a tool for cleaning large, flat, open areas. It is not used like a traditional upright broom for detailed sweeping. The user holds the long handle and pushes the wide brush head along the ground.

Examples

• Noun:
  • He used a push broom to clear the leaves from the garage floor.
  • For cleaning the warehouse, a push broom is more efficient than a small hand broom.
  • The janitor pushed the push broom down the long hallway.

Advanced Usage

• "to use a push broom": This is the standard phrase for operating the tool.
  • You need to use a push broom for a job this big.

Variants and Related Words

• Broom (n): A cleaning tool with bristles attached to a handle. A "push broom" is a specific type of broom.
• Shop broom: Another common name for a push broom, often used in workshops or garages.
• Sweep (v): The action performed with a broom, including a push broom.

Synonyms

• Floor broom: A general term that can refer to a push broom.
• Industrial broom: Often implies a heavy-duty push broom.

Related Phrases

• "Push it into a pile": A common instruction when using a push broom, describing the action of gathering debris.
  • Push the dirt into a pile with the broom, then use a dustpan.

Notes

The term "push broom" specifically describes the method of use (pushing) and its wide head. It is a compound noun where "push" acts as an adjective modifying "broom."

Noun

1. a wide broom that is pushed ahead of the sweeper