This is the 7326th most frequent Dutch word.
bezemsteel
Broomstick.
In this sentence, 'bezemsteel' is used in its literal meaning, referring to the wooden or metal stick part of a broom.
De bezemsteel brak toen ik te hard veegde.
The broomstick broke when I swept too hard.
Here, 'bezemsteel' is used metaphorically, referring to the enchanted broom used by characters in magical contexts to fly.
Harry Potter vloog door de lucht op een bezemsteel.
Harry Potter flew through the air on a broomstick.
In this instance, 'bezemsteel' is being used to describe a repurposed object, highlighting its practical usage possibilities.