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broomsticks

broomsticks is the plural of broomstick.

broomsticks is the third-person singular simple present indicative of broomstick.

Meaning of broomstick

Noun

broomstick (plural broomsticks)

  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.
    • Witches of all ages attended these lively gatherings by flying away on their broomsticks[.]1936, Rollo Ahmed, The Black Art, London: Long, page 106
  3. (slang) A control stick of an airplane or other vehicle.
  4. (rare, slang) A firearm.
    • Gangdem known for the shootings, go ask Ramz – got whooshed with a broomstick.2020 January 19, Sin Squad & Mloose, “Don't Ride Back”
    Synonyms:
    boomstick, broom

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Questions about broomsticks

What is broomsticks the plural of?
Broomsticks is the plural of broomstick.

Words near broomsticks in the dictionary

  1. broomstick
  2. broomsticked
  3. broomsticking
  4. broomstickless
  5. broomsticklike
  6. broomsticks
  7. broomstraw
  8. broomtail
  9. broomtail grouper
  10. broomtail millet
  11. broomtails

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