carpetbeater

English

/ˌkɑːpɪtˈbiːtə/

noun
Definitions
  • A tool for beating dust out of carpets, cushions, etc., used in housecleaning before the invention of the vacuum cleaner.

Etymology

Compound from English carpet + English beater.

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English

beater

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