manche à balai — meaning in English
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English meaning
- broomstick noun The handle of a broom, or the whole broom itself.
- joystick noun A hand-operated lever used to control machinery, video games, or aircraft.
- yoke noun A wooden bar or frame joining two draught animals, such as oxen, at the neck so they can pull a plough or cart together.
Senses
manche à balai is used for these senses in English:
- broomstick The handle of a broom (sweeping tool); (sometimes) the entire broom.
- joystick A mechanical control device consisting of a handgrip mounted on a base or pedestal and typically having one or more buttons, used to control an aircraft, computer, or other equipment.
- yoke (aviation) Any of various devices with crosspieces used to control an aircraft; specifically, the control column. [from 20th c.]
broomstick — full definition
- noun The handle of a broom, or the whole broom itself.
- noun In folklore, a broom that witches are said to fly on.