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Sweep :: Sweep (v. i.) To draw or drag something over; as, to sweep the bottom of a river with a net..

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

Sweeper :: Sweepage (n.) The crop of hay got in a meadow.

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

Sweep :: Sweep (n.) A movable templet for making molds, in loam molding..

Swipe :: Swipe (n.) A strong blow given with a sweeping motion, as with a bat or club..

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..

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..

Scum :: Scum (v. t.) To sweep or range over the surface of.

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..

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..

Sweep :: Sweep (v. i.) To brush against or over; to rub lightly along.

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

Housework :: Housework (n.) The work belonging to housekeeping; especially, kitchen work, sweeping, scrubbing, bed making, and the like..

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

Cataclysm :: Cataclysm (n.) An extensive overflow or sweeping flood of water; a deluge.

Sweep :: 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..

Orderly :: Orderly (n.) A street sweeper.

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

Sweeping :: Sweeper (n.) One who, or that which, sweeps, or cleans by sweeping; a sweep; as, a carpet sweeper..

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