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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..

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..

Sweepstakes :: Sweepstake (n.) A complete removal or carrying away; a clean sweep.

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

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

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

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

Chambermaid :: Chambermaid (n.) A maidservant who has the care of chambers, making the beds, sweeping, cleaning the rooms, etc..

Sweepings :: Sweeping (a.) Cleaning off surfaces, or cleaning away dust, dirt, or litter, as a broom does; moving with swiftness and force; carrying everything before it; including in its scope many persons or things; as, a sweeping flood; a sweeping majority; a sweeping accusation..

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

Whisking :: Whisking (a.) Sweeping along lightly.

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..

Sweep :: Sweep (n.) The act of sweeping.

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.

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..

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

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

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..

Swoopstake :: Swoopstake (n.) See Sweepstake.

Whirlwind :: Whirlwind (n.) Fig.: A body of objects sweeping violently onward.

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