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yard broom
yard broom (plural yard brooms)


noun 
Definition:
 
Southern U.S. broom for use outdoors: a push broom that is strong enough to use outdoors

Regional History

The term yard broom is mainly Southern. The Coastal Southern term is stick broom; the Northern and Western term is corn broom.
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