Meaning

• Noun

  1. A quick, light sweeping motion.
  2. A kitchen utensil, now usually made from stiff wire loops fixed to a handle (and formerly of twigs), used for whipping (or a mechanical device with the same function).
  3. A bunch of twigs or hair etc, used as a brush.
  4. A small handheld broom with a small (or no) handle.
  5. A plane used by coopers for evening chines.
  6. A kind of cape, forming part of a woman's dress.

• Verb