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| broom |
a device for sweeping. A broom has a bundle of straw or a brush attached to the end of a long handle. |
| dustpan |
a flat pan shaped like a small shovel with an attached handle. It is usually made of metal or plastic. A dustpan is used for gathering up dust or dirt while sweeping with a broom. |
| pretend |
When young children pretend something, they use their imagination to act like someone or something that they are not. They might act like a lion or a pirate or a monster, for example. They might act as if they are in some other place or time. They might also have fun imagining, for example, that a big box is a fort, or a broom is something that they can fly on. Little children pretend a lot, but older children and adults sometimes pretend things too. [1/3 definitions] |
| sweep |
to clear of dirt or dust by using a broom or brush. [2/10 definitions] |
| witch |
In stories, a witch is a woman who can do magic. Most witches in these stories do bad things. A typical witch rides through the air on a broom, wears a pointy hat, makes magic potions in a big pot, and has a black cat that obeys her commands. |
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