Broom used to sweep the ice in the game of curling (5)

I believe the answer is:

besom

(Other definitions for besom that I've seen before include "Twiggy broom" , "Rustic broom" , "sweeps with it?" , "sweeper" , "cleaner?" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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