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Cleaning Tool

/ˈkliː.nɪŋ tuːl/
nounCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #1500 frequency
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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    An instrument or device used to remove dirt, dust, or other impurities from surfaces.

    "She used a broom, a common cleaning tool, to sweep the floor."
  2. 2

    Any implement designed specifically for cleaning purposes.

    "The store sells a variety of cleaning tools, including mops and sponges."

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The term 'cleaning tool' combines 'cleaning', derived from the Old English 'clæne', meaning free from dirt, and 'tool', from the Old English 'tōl', meaning an instrument used to carry out a particular function. The phrase has evolved to encompass various implements used for cleaning tasks.

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