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.) A movable templet for making molds, in loam molding..
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..
Sweeper :: Sweepage (n.) The crop of hay got in a meadow.
Swoopstake :: Swoopstake (n.) See Sweepstake.
Sweep :: Sweep (n.) The compass or range of a stroke; as, a long sweep..
Sweepwasher :: Sweepstakes (sing. / pl.) A race for all the sums staked or prizes offered.
Cataclysm :: Cataclysm (n.) An extensive overflow or sweeping flood of water; a deluge.
Whisk :: Whisk (n.) To move with a quick, sweeping motion..
Sward :: Swape (n.) See Sweep, n., 12..
Sweep :: Sweep (n.) One who sweeps; a sweeper; specifically, a chimney sweeper..
Sweep :: Sweep (v. i.) To carry with a long, swinging, or dragging motion; hence, to carry in a stately or proud fashion..
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..
Besom :: Besom (n.) A brush of twigs for sweeping; a broom; anything which sweeps away or destroys.
Sweepstakes :: Sweepstake (n.) A complete removal or carrying away; a clean sweep.
Swipe :: Swipe (n.) A swape or sweep. See Sweep.
Whisking :: Whisking (a.) Sweeping along lightly.
Shakings :: Shakings (n. pl.) Deck sweepings, refuse of cordage, canvas, etc..
Sweep :: Sweep (n.) The act of sweeping.
Swal :: Swaip (v. i.) To walk proudly; to sweep along.
Sweepstakes :: Sweepstakes (sing. / pl.) The whole money or other things staked at a horse race, a given sum being put up for each horse, all of which goes to the winner, or is divided among several, as may be previously agreed..
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