Should it be made from brushwood? (5)
I believe the answer is:
besom
'brushwood?' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I can't understand how one could define the other.
I don't understand how the rest of the clue works.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for besom that I've seen before include "cleaner?" , "Twig-broom" , "sweeper" , "Lazy woman" , "Twiggy broom" .)