broom

• Существительное, обозначающее уборочный инструмент с длинной ручкой и щетиной, используемый для подметания полов, или тип кустарника с жёлтыми цветами.

A noun referring to a cleaning implement with a long handle and bristles, used for sweeping floors, or a type of shrub with yellow flowers.

1. Sweeping toolA1formal

   A long-handled implement with a brush of bristles or fibers, used for sweeping floors and other surfaces.

   Метла

   • She swept the kitchen floor with a broom.
   • He bought a new broom from the hardware store.
   • The old broom was worn out and needed replacing.

   Синонимыbesombrushsweeper

2. B2formal

   Any of various shrubs in the genera Cytisus, Genista, or Spartium, characterized by long slender branches and clusters of yellow flowers.

   Ракитник

   • The hillside was covered in yellow broom flowers.
   • Broom is a common sight in the Mediterranean landscape.
   • The gardener planted broom along the fence for color.

3. Heath plantC1formalbritish

   A low evergreen shrub, common in the Old World, widely grown in the northern hemisphere.

   Ракитник

   • The heath was dotted with broom and gorse.
   • Broom thrives in poor, sandy soils.
   • This variety of broom is often used in landscaping.

   Синонимыcommon broom

• Глагол, означающий подметать или чистить с помощью метлы, или убирать что-либо.

A verb meaning to sweep or clean with a broom, or to clear away something.

1. Sweep with a broomB1formal

   To clean or clear a surface using a broom or a similar sweeping motion.

   Подметать

   • She broomed the kitchen floor after dinner.
   • He broomed the leaves off the porch.
   • The janitor broomed the hallway every morning.

   Синонимыbrushsweepsweep awaysweep up

2. Finish with a broomB2formal

   To complete a task or process by applying a final sweeping action, often used in contexts like finishing concrete or cleaning.

   Завершить обработку щеткой

   • The workers broomed the concrete to give it a textured finish.
   • After painting, he broomed the surface to remove dust.
   • They broomed the driveway to finish the job.

   Синонимыbrushsweep