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 (n.) One who sweeps; a sweeper; specifically, a chimney sweeper..
Sweep :: Sweep (n.) The compass of anything flowing or brushing; as, the flood carried away everything within its sweep..
Sweep :: Sweep (n.) A movable templet for making molds, in loam molding..
Sweepstake :: Sweepstake (n.) A winning of all the stakes or prizes.
Sweepage :: Sweep (n.) The sweeping of workshops where precious metals are worked, containing filings, etc..
Scum :: Scum (v. t.) To sweep or range over the surface of.
Whirlwind :: Whirlwind (n.) Fig.: A body of objects sweeping violently onward.
Sweet :: Sweepy (a.) Moving with a sweeping motion.
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..
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 carry with a long, swinging, or dragging motion; hence, to carry in a stately or proud fashion..
Fish :: Fish (v. t.) To search by raking or sweeping.
Housework :: Housework (n.) The work belonging to housekeeping; especially, kitchen work, sweeping, scrubbing, bed making, and the like..
Orderly :: Orderly (n.) A street sweeper.
Whisk :: Whisk (n.) To move with a quick, sweeping motion..
Sweeper :: Sweepage (n.) The crop of hay got in a meadow.
Swerd :: Swept () imp. & p. p. of Sweep.
Whisking :: Whisking (a.) Sweeping along lightly.
Cataclysm :: Cataclysm (n.) An extensive overflow or sweeping flood of water; a deluge.
Scavenger :: Scavenger (v.) A person whose employment is to clean the streets of a city, by scraping or sweeping, and carrying off the filth. The name is also applied to any animal which devours refuse, carrion, or anything injurious to health..
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