whisk broom
Definition
Noun: A whisk broom is a small, short-handled broom designed for light brushing tasks, particularly for removing dust, lint, or debris from clothing, upholstery, or other small surfaces.
Usage
The term "whisk broom" is used to refer to the specific cleaning tool itself. It is typically employed for quick, targeted cleaning rather than sweeping floors. - She used a whisk broom to tidy her suit jacket before the meeting. - Keep a whisk broom by the sewing table to clean up loose threads.
Advanced Usage
- As a specific category of brush: In discussions of cleaning tools or historical household items, a "whisk broom" is often categorized as a type of clothes brush or duster.
- The antique set included a clothes brush, a whisk broom, and a hat brush.
Variants and Related Words
- Clothes brush: A similar tool, often with softer bristles, used specifically for grooming garments.
- Dustpan and brush set: A small broom (often similar to a whisk broom) paired with a dustpan for cleaning up small messes.
- Whisk (verb): To move or take something quickly. While related etymologically, the verb "whisk" is a distinct word.
Synonyms
- Clothes broom
- Small hand broom
- Duster brush (in some contexts)
Related Phrases
- To give something a quick whisk: This phrase uses the verb form but conceptually relates to the quick, light action of using a whisk broom.
- He gave the cushion a quick whisk to remove the pet hair.
Noun
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a small short-handled broom used to brush clothes
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