Definition of sweep

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

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Scope :: Scope (n.) Length; extent; sweep; as, scope of cable..
Shadoof :: Shadoof (n.) A machine, resembling a well sweep, used in Egypt for raising water from the Nile for irrigation..
Sweep :: Sweep (n.) The act of sweeping.
Flourish :: Flourish (v. i.) To make bold and sweeping, fanciful, or wanton movements, by way of ornament, parade, bravado, etc.; to play with fantastic and irregular motion..
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..
Sward :: Swape (n.) See Sweep, n., 12..
Swerd :: Swept () imp. & p. p. of Sweep.
Draught :: Draught (n.) That which is taken by sweeping with a net.
Sweep :: Sweep (n.) A large oar used in small vessels, partly to propel them and partly to steer them..
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..
Sweep :: Sweep (v. i.) To carry with a long, swinging, or dragging motion; hence, to carry in a stately or proud fashion..
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..
Soup :: Soup (v. t.) To sweep. See Sweep, and Swoop..
Whirlwind :: Whirlwind (n.) Fig.: A body of objects sweeping violently onward.
Whisk :: Whisk (n.) To move with a quick, sweeping motion..
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..
Whisk :: Whisk (n.) To sweep, brush, or agitate, with a light, rapid motion; as, to whisk dust from a table; to whisk the white of eggs into a froth..
Swap :: Swap (v. t.) To beat the air, or ply the wings, with a sweeping motion or noise; to flap..
Sweeper :: Sweepage (n.) The crop of hay got in a meadow.
Sweep :: Sweep (v. i.) To clean rooms, yards, etc., or to clear away dust, dirt, litter, etc., with a broom, brush, or the like..
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