broomstick

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The handle of a broom (sweeping tool); (sometimes) the entire broom.
  2. A broom imbued with magic, enabling one to fly astride the handle.
  3. A control stick of an airplane or other vehicle.
  4. A firearm.
verb
  1. To fly on a broomstick, as witches are said to.

Pronunciation

/ˈbɹum.stɪk/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-broomstick.wav

Word forms

broomstick broomsticks broom-stick broomsticking broomsticked

Etymology

From broom + stick.

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