English Explanatory Dictionary

carpet beater

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A tool for beating dust out of carpets, cushions, etc., used in housecleaning before the invention of the vacuum cleaner.

Pronunciation

/ˌkɑːpɪtˈbiːtə/

Word forms

carpet beater carpet beaters carpet-beater carpetbeater

Etymology

From carpet + beater.

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