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

Cat-harping :: Cat-harping (n.) One of the short ropes or iron cramps used to brace in the shrouds toward the masts so a to give freer sweep to the yards.

Swipe :: Swipe (n.) A swape or sweep. See Sweep.

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..

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..

Soup :: Soup (v. t.) To sweep. See Sweep, and Swoop..

Raff :: Raff (v. t.) To sweep, snatch, draw, or huddle together; to take by a promiscuous sweep..

Sweepstake :: Sweepstake (n.) A winning of all the stakes or prizes.

Orderly :: Orderly (n.) A street sweeper.

Sward :: Swape (n.) See Sweep, n., 12..

Scavenger :: Scavenger (v.) A person whose employment is to clean the streets of a city, by scraping or sweeping, and carrying off the filth. The name is also applied to any animal which devours refuse, carrion, or anything injurious to health..

Sweep :: 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..

Peasweep :: Peasweep (n.) The greenfinch.

Sweep :: Sweep (n.) In the game of casino, a pairing or combining of all the cards on the board, and so removing them all; in whist, the winning of all the tricks (thirteen) in a hand; a slam..

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

Sweepstake :: Sweep-saw (n.) A bow-saw.

Swinge :: Swinge (n.) The sweep of anything in motion; a swinging blow; a swing.

Besom :: Besom (n.) A brush of twigs for sweeping; a broom; anything which sweeps away or destroys.

Shakings :: Shakings (n. pl.) Deck sweepings, refuse of cordage, canvas, etc..

Sweepstakes :: Sweepstakes (n.) A winning of all the stakes or prizes; a sweepstake.