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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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..
Whisking :: Whisking (a.) Sweeping along lightly.
Swinge :: Swinge (n.) The sweep of anything in motion; a swinging blow; a swing.
Brownie :: Brownie (n.) An imaginary good-natured spirit, who was supposed often to perform important services around the house by night, such as thrashing, churning, sweeping..
Sweep :: Sweep (v. i.) To strike with a long stroke.
Swerd :: Swept () imp. & p. p. of Sweep.
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..
Shakings :: Shakings (n. pl.) Deck sweepings, refuse of cordage, canvas, etc..
Sweep :: Sweep (n.) The act of sweeping.
Sweepstake :: Sweepstake (n.) A winning of all the stakes or prizes.
Ensweep :: Ensweep (v. t.) To sweep over or across; to pass over rapidly.
Sweep :: Sweeping (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Swee.
Housework :: Housework (n.) The work belonging to housekeeping; especially, kitchen work, sweeping, scrubbing, bed making, and the like..
Swal :: Swaip (v. i.) To walk proudly; to sweep along.
Sweep :: Sweep (v. i.) To pass over anything comprehensively; to range through with rapidity; as, his eye sweeps through space..
Sweepstake :: Sweep-saw (n.) A bow-saw.
Sweepstakes :: Sweepstakes (n.) A winning of all the stakes or prizes; a sweepstake.
Sweep :: Sweep (v. i.) To pass over, or traverse, with the eye or with an instrument of observation; as, to sweep the heavens with a telescope..
Dust :: Dust (v. t.) To free from dust; to brush, wipe, or sweep away dust from; as, to dust a table or a floor..
Swoopstake :: Swoopstake (n.) See Sweepstake.
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