Definition of Push broom

1. Noun. A wide broom that is pushed ahead of the sweeper.

Generic synonyms: Broom

Definition of Push broom

1. Noun. A T-shaped broom that can sweep or scrub large areas ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Push Broom

push-down storage
push-down store
push-pull
push-pull amplifier
push-start
push-through
push-up
push-up bra
push-up bras
push-ups
push around
push aside
push away
push back
push backs
push broom
push brooms
push bunt
push bunts
push dagger
push down
push factor
push forward
push in
push off
push on
push one's luck
push out
push poll

Literary usage of Push broom

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Proceedings of the Municipal Engineers of the City of New York (1908)
"The sweeper's outfit consists of a can-carrier, push scraper, push broom, ... If the route be one with a stone block pavement, then the push broom is the ..."

2. Handbook of Construction Cost by Halbert Powers Gillette (1922)
"... General Manager of the Citizens Street Cleaning Bureau said that he had found that the average life of a push broom when used In cleaning granite ..."

3. American Highway Engineers' Handbook by Arthur Horace Blanchard (1919)
"... should be equipped with push broom-In operating, the squeegee machine gang should be so arranged that tb» various parta of the gang will work together ..."

4. Modern Methods of Street Cleaning by George Albert Soper (1909)
"The implements employed are a push broom, a push scraper, a short-handled broom, a short-handled shovel, and a can carrier. The scraper is much used on ..."

5. Modern Methods of Street Cleaning by George Albert Soper (1909)
"The implements employed are a push broom, a push scraper, a short-handled broom, a short-handled shovel, and a can carrier. The scraper is much used on ..."

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