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

Overrake :: Overrake (v. t.) To rake over, or sweep across, from end to end, as waves that break over a vessel anchored with head to the sea..

Sweep :: Sweep (n.) A long pole, or piece of timber, moved on a horizontal fulcrum fixed to a tall post and used to raise and lower a bucket in a well for drawing water..

Sweep :: Sweep (v. i.) To drive or carry along or off with a broom or a brush, or as if with a broom; to remove by, or as if by, brushing; as, to sweep dirt from a floor; the wind sweeps the snow from the hills; a freshet sweeps away a dam, timber, or rubbish; a pestilence sweeps off multitudes..

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

Sweep :: Sweep (n.) Violent and general destruction; as, the sweep of an epidemic disease..

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

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

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

Sweepstakes :: Sweepstakes (sing. / pl.) The whole money or other things staked at a horse race, a given sum being put up for each horse, all of which goes to the winner, or is divided among several, as may be previously agreed..

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..

Peasweep :: Peasweep (n.) The greenfinch.

Whisk :: Whisk (n.) The act of whisking; a rapid, sweeping motion, as of something light; a sudden motion or quick puff..

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

Swipe :: Swipe (v. t.) To give a swipe to; to strike forcibly with a sweeping motion, as a ball..

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

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

Whisk :: Whisk (n.) To move with a quick, sweeping motion..

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

Scope :: Scope (n.) Length; extent; sweep; as, scope of cable..

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