Definition of sweep

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Sweeping (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Swee.

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Broom :: Broom (n.) A plant having twigs suitable for making brooms to sweep with when bound together; esp., the Cytisus scoparius of Western Europe, which is a low shrub with long, straight, green, angular branches, minute leaves, and large yellow flowers..
Swinge :: Swinge (n.) The sweep of anything in motion; a swinging blow; a swing.
Draught :: Draught (n.) Act of drawing a net; a sweeping the water for fish.
Sweep :: Sweep (n.) Violent and general destruction; as, the sweep of an epidemic disease..
Sweep :: Sweeping (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Swee.
Chambermaid :: Chambermaid (n.) A maidservant who has the care of chambers, making the beds, sweeping, cleaning the rooms, etc..
Sweep :: Sweep (n.) The compass or range of a stroke; as, a long sweep..
Dust :: Dust (v. t.) To free from dust; to brush, wipe, or sweep away dust from; as, to dust a table or a floor..
Sweepings :: Sweeping (a.) Cleaning off surfaces, or cleaning away dust, dirt, or litter, as a broom does; moving with swiftness and force; carrying everything before it; including in its scope many persons or things; as, a sweeping flood; a sweeping majority; a sweeping accusation..
Pampero :: Pampero (n.) A violent wind from the west or southwest, which sweeps over the pampas of South America and the adjacent seas, often doing great damage..
Sweepstake :: Sweepstake (n.) A winning of all the stakes or prizes.
Sward :: Swape (n.) See Sweep, n., 12..
Swap :: Swap (v. t.) To beat the air, or ply the wings, with a sweeping motion or noise; to flap..
Sweep :: Sweep (n.) One who sweeps; a sweeper; specifically, a chimney sweeper..
Flourish :: Flourish (v. i.) To make bold and sweeping, fanciful, or wanton movements, by way of ornament, parade, bravado, etc.; to play with fantastic and irregular motion..
Swal :: Swaip (v. i.) To walk proudly; to sweep along.
Whisk :: Whisk (n.) To sweep, brush, or agitate, with a light, rapid motion; as, to whisk dust from a table; to whisk the white of eggs into a froth..
Swipe :: Swipe (n.) A strong blow given with a sweeping motion, as with a bat or club..
Shadoof :: Shadoof (n.) A machine, resembling a well sweep, used in Egypt for raising water from the Nile for irrigation..
Scour :: Scour (v. t.) To remove by rubbing or cleansing; to sweep along or off; to carry away or remove, as by a current of water; -- often with off or away..
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