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Definition of sweep

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Sweep (v. i.) To pass a broom across (a surface) so as to remove loose dirt, dust, etc.; to brush, or rub over, with a broom for the purpose of cleaning; as, to sweep a floor, the street, or a chimney. Used also figuratively..

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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..

Sweep :: Sweep (v. i.) To strike with a long stroke.

Whirlwind :: Whirlwind (n.) Fig.: A body of objects sweeping violently onward.

Sweep :: Sweep (v. i.) To brush against or over; to rub lightly along.

Swerd :: Swept () imp. & p. p. of Sweep.

Sweepage :: Sweep (n.) The sweeping of workshops where precious metals are worked, containing filings, etc..

Housework :: Housework (n.) The work belonging to housekeeping; especially, kitchen work, sweeping, scrubbing, bed making, and the like..

Whisker :: Whisker (n.) One who, or that which, whisks, or moves with a quick, sweeping motion..

Sweep :: Sweep (n.) Direction or departure of a curve, a road, an arch, or the like, away from a rectlinear line..

Peasweep :: Peasweep (n.) The greenfinch.

Sweep :: Sweep (n.) A movable templet for making molds, in loam molding..

Sweep-saw :: Sweepings (n. pl.) Things collected by sweeping; rubbish; as, the sweepings of a street..

Swipe :: Swipe (n.) A strong blow given with a sweeping motion, as with a bat or club..

Draught :: Draught (n.) Act of drawing a net; a sweeping the water for fish.

Swath :: Swath (v. t.) The whole sweep of a scythe, or the whole breadth from which grass or grain is cut by a scythe or a machine, in mowing or cradling; as, to cut a wide swath..

Rasante :: Rasante (a.) Sweeping; grazing; -- applied to a style of fortification in which the command of the works over each other, and over the country, is kept very low, in order that the shot may more effectually sweep or graze the ground before them..

Sweep :: Sweep (n.) The act of sweeping.

Ensweep :: Ensweep (v. t.) To sweep over or across; to pass over rapidly.

Swoop :: Swoop (v. i.) To pass with pomp; to sweep.

Sweep :: Sweep (n.) The almond furnace.