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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

  1. noun The handle of a broom, or the whole broom itself.
  2. noun In folklore, a broom that witches are said to fly on.

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