Definition of sweep

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Sweep (v. i.) To pass over anything comprehensively; to range through with rapidity; as, his eye sweeps through space..

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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..
Broom :: Broom (n.) A plant having twigs suitable for making brooms to sweep with when bound together; esp., the Cytisus scoparius of Western Europe, which is a low shrub with long, straight, green, angular branches, minute leaves, and large yellow flowers..
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..
Sweepstake :: Sweepstake (n.) A winning of all the stakes or prizes.
Whirlwind :: Whirlwind (n.) Fig.: A body of objects sweeping violently onward.
Scum :: Scum (v. t.) To sweep or range over the surface of.
Scope :: Scope (n.) Length; extent; sweep; as, scope of cable..
Sweet :: Sweepy (a.) Moving with a sweeping motion.
Sway :: Sway (n.) The act of swaying; a swaying motion; the swing or sweep of a weapon.
Besom :: Besom (n.) A brush of twigs for sweeping; a broom; anything which sweeps away or destroys.
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 (n.) The compass of any turning body or of any motion; as, the sweep of a door; the sweep of the eye..
Swoopstake :: Swoopstake (n.) See Sweepstake.
Swipe :: Swipe (n.) A strong blow given with a sweeping motion, as with a bat or club..
Scoop :: Scoop (n.) A sweep; a stroke; a swoop.
Sweep :: Sweep (v. i.) To brush against or over; to rub lightly along.
Sweepwasher :: Sweepstakes (sing. / pl.) A race for all the sums staked or prizes offered.
Swal :: Swaip (v. i.) To walk proudly; to sweep along.
Sweep :: Sweep (n.) The act of sweeping.
Sweepstakes :: Sweepstakes (n.) A winning of all the stakes or prizes; a sweepstake.
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