balai

Definitions of balai
  1. noun
    conducts current between rotating and stationary parts of a generator or motor
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    type of:
    appareil électrique, appareillage électrique
    a device that produces or is powered by electricity
  2. noun
    an implement that has hairs or bristles firmly set into a handle
    synonyms: barette
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    brosse à cheveux
    a brush used to groom a person's hair
    pinceau
    a brush used as an applicator (to apply paint)
    pinceau en poil de martre
    an artist's brush made of sable hairs
    balai-brosse, brosse dure
    a brush with short stiff bristles for heavy cleaning
    type of:
    instrument, outil
    instrumentation (a piece of equipment or tool) used to effect an end
  3. noun
    cleaning implement consisting of absorbent material fastened to a handle; for cleaning floors
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    type of:
    instrument de nettoyage, ustensile de nettoyage
    any of a large class of implements used for cleaning
  4. noun
    a cleaning implement for sweeping; bundle of straws or twigs attached to a long handle
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    types:
    balai de jonc
    a broom made of twigs tied together on a long handle
    batteur
    a small short-handled broom used to brush clothes
    type of:
    instrument de nettoyage, ustensile de nettoyage
    any of a large class of implements used for cleaning
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