broom

thumb|Sorghum-made brooms with long handles as well as short handles

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A broom is a cleaning tool made from sorghum (a type of grain plant) with bristles attached to a handle, available in both long and short handle versions. Brooms are used to sweep floors and remove dust and debris from surfaces.

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Commons category: Brooms
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thumb|Sorghum-made brooms with long handles as well as short handles

A broom (), also known as a broomstick, is a cleaning tool, consisting of usually stiff fibers (often made of materials such as plastic, glued hair, or corn husks) attached to, and roughly parallel to, a cylindrical handle, the broomstick. It is thus a variety of brush with a long handle. It is commonly used in combination with a dustpan.