Definition of sweep

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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..

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Sward :: Swape (n.) See Sweep, n., 12..
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..
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..
Sweepwasher :: Sweepstakes (sing. / pl.) A race for all the sums staked or prizes offered.
Swipe :: Swipe (n.) A swape or sweep. See Sweep.
Sweeper :: Sweepage (n.) The crop of hay got in a meadow.
Sweep :: Sweep (v. i.) To brush swiftly over the surface of anything; to pass with switness and force, as if brushing the surface of anything; to move in a stately manner; as, the wind sweeps across the plain; a woman sweeps through a drawing-room..
Sweet :: Sweepy (a.) Moving with a sweeping motion.
Whisker :: Whisker (n.) One who, or that which, whisks, or moves with a quick, sweeping motion..
Shadoof :: Shadoof (n.) A machine, resembling a well sweep, used in Egypt for raising water from the Nile for irrigation..
Sweep :: Sweep (n.) The compass of anything flowing or brushing; as, the flood carried away everything within its sweep..
Sweep :: Sweep (v. i.) To pass over anything comprehensively; to range through with rapidity; as, his eye sweeps through space..
Sweepstakes :: Sweepstake (n.) A complete removal or carrying away; a clean sweep.
Sweepstake :: Sweep-saw (n.) A bow-saw.
Besom :: Besom (v. t.) To sweep, as with a besom..
Swipe :: Swipe (n.) A strong blow given with a sweeping motion, as with a bat or club..
Greenfinch :: Greenfinch (n.) A European finch (Ligurinus chloris); -- called also green bird, green linnet, green grosbeak, green olf, greeny, and peasweep..
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 (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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