Turk's-head

n. 1. (Naut.) A knot of turbanlike form worked on a rope with a piece of small line. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]

2. (a) The melon cactus. [ West Indies ] (b) Any of several species of Echinocactus. [ California ] [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]

3. A long-handled, round-headed broom for sweeping ceilings, etc. [ Colloq. or Dial. ] [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]