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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Sweep :: Sweep (n.) The compass of anything flowing or brushing; as, the flood carried away everything within its sweep..
Sweep :: Sweep (n.) A large oar used in small vessels, partly to propel them and partly to steer them..
Scovel :: Scovel (n.) A mop for sweeping ovens; a malkin.
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.
Sweep :: Sweep (n.) One who sweeps; a sweeper; specifically, a chimney sweeper..
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..
Swipe :: Swipe (v. t.) To give a swipe to; to strike forcibly with a sweeping motion, as a ball..
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..
Sweep :: Sweep (n.) The compass or range of a stroke; as, a long sweep..
Sweepage :: Sweep (n.) The sweeping of workshops where precious metals are worked, containing filings, etc..
Soup :: Soup (v. t.) To sweep. See Sweep, and Swoop..
Sweet :: Sweepy (a.) Moving with a sweeping motion.
Peasweep :: Peasweep (n.) The greenfinch.
Scoop :: Scoop (n.) A sweep; a stroke; a swoop.
Peasweep :: Peasweep (n.) The pewit, or lapwing..
Cataclysm :: Cataclysm (n.) An extensive overflow or sweeping flood of water; a deluge.
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..
Dust :: Dust (v. t.) To free from dust; to brush, wipe, or sweep away dust from; as, to dust a table or a floor..
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