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

Sweep :: Sweep (n.) The compass or range of a stroke; as, a long sweep..

Sweep :: Sweep (v. i.) To pass over anything comprehensively; to range through with rapidity; as, his eye sweeps through space..

Sweep :: Sweep (n.) The compass of anything flowing or brushing; as, the flood carried away everything within its sweep..

Sway :: Sway (n.) The act of swaying; a swaying motion; the swing or sweep of a weapon.

Sweep :: Sweep (v. i.) To carry with a long, swinging, or dragging motion; hence, to carry in a stately or proud fashion..

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.) A movable templet for making molds, in loam molding..

Compass :: Compass (n.) Extent; reach; sweep; capacity; sphere; as, the compass of his eye; the compass of imagination..

Besom :: Besom (v. t.) To sweep, as with a besom..

Sweet :: Sweepy (a.) Moving with a sweeping motion.

Scovel :: Scovel (n.) A mop for sweeping ovens; a malkin.

Sweep :: Sweep (n.) One who sweeps; a sweeper; specifically, a chimney sweeper..

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

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..

Swal :: Swaip (v. i.) To walk proudly; to sweep along.

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

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..

Scoop :: Scoop (n.) A sweep; a stroke; a swoop.

Sweep :: Sweep (v. i.) To clean rooms, yards, etc., or to clear away dust, dirt, litter, etc., with a broom, brush, or the like..