broomsticks

noun

plural of broomstick
as in bows

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  1. bows
  2. loops
  3. handles
  4. grips
  5. shafts
Noun
  • The teensy blueberries, dainty scalloped edges, and slender bows give off a sweet, romantic energy.
    — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 3 July 2026
  • So, upon seeing him each day, Blubaugh lies face-down on the ground and bows in Imai’s presence.
    — Chandler Rome, New York Times, 1 July 2026
Definition of bows
Noun
  • Leaders should identify where bottlenecks crept back in, restore psychological safety around small failures, and rebuild the feedback loops that make frequent, low-risk deployment feel sustainable.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • Rounding out the trio is a take on the Air Max 95 Neon with orange substitutions on its Big Bubble heel unit and eyestay loops and a green and orange gradient on the outsole’s shank.
    — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 30 June 2026
Definition of loops
Noun
  • Attendees swap numbers and Instagram handles, but friendships and unexpected community ties form just as often.
    — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026
  • Other modifications include a one-piece floor, improved hold-down handles and reduced bulk, Steber said.
    — Jack Dura, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
Definition of handles
Noun
  • But for all the celebrations, there are also serious safety considerations as potentially record heat grips much of the Midwest and East Coast.
    — Steven Sloan, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
  • The lightweight frames have rubber temple grips and adjustable nose pads.
    — Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of grips
Noun
  • At the heart of the patent is a transmission system that uses multiple shafts and clutches to separate the roles of the engine, generator-motor, and wheels.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 28 June 2026
  • Having seen the shift from hickory to metal shafts, Flynn was also ahead of his time in his ability to foresee a distance problem in golf, an issue the professional game plans to address with a ball rollback in 2028.
    — Gabby Herzig, New York Times, 16 June 2026
Definition of shafts
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