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carpet sweeper

carpet sweeper

noun
a pushable, long-handled implement for removing dirt, lint, etc., from rugs and carpets, consisting of a metal case enclosing one or more brushes that rotate.

Origin:
1855–60, Americanism
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carpet sweeper

noun
a cleaning implement with revolving brushes that pick up dirt as the implement is pushed over a carpet 
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