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Broomstick

//ˈbɹum.stɪk// noun, verb, slang

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The handle of a broom (sweeping tool); (sometimes) the entire broom.
  2. 2
    the handle of a broom wordnet
  3. 3
    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[.]"

  4. 4
    A control stick of an airplane or other vehicle. slang
  5. 5
    A firearm. rare, slang

    "Gangdem known for the shootings, go ask Ramz – got whooshed with a broomstick."

Verb
  1. 1
    To fly on a broomstick, as witches are said to. intransitive

    "BATTY: But, Mother Witch, I want to go broomsticking, too."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From broom + stick.

Etymology 2

From broom + stick.

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