Definition of sweep

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Sweep (n.) The compass or range of a stroke; as, a long sweep..

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Chambermaid :: Chambermaid (n.) A maidservant who has the care of chambers, making the beds, sweeping, cleaning the rooms, etc..
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..
Sweepstakes :: Sweepstakes (n.) A winning of all the stakes or prizes; a sweepstake.
Riffraff :: Riffraff (n.) Sweepings; refuse; the lowest order of society.
Swoopstake :: Swoopstake (n.) See Sweepstake.
Peasweep :: Peasweep (n.) The pewit, or lapwing..
Shakings :: Shakings (n. pl.) Deck sweepings, refuse of cordage, canvas, etc..
Sweep :: Sweep (v. i.) To pass a broom across (a surface) so as to remove loose dirt, dust, etc.; to brush, or rub over, with a broom for the purpose of cleaning; as, to sweep a floor, the street, or a chimney. Used also figuratively..
Sweep :: Sweep (n.) One who sweeps; a sweeper; specifically, a chimney sweeper..
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 brush against or over; to rub lightly along.
Whirlwind :: Whirlwind (n.) Fig.: A body of objects sweeping violently onward.
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..
Sweepwasher :: Sweepstakes (sing. / pl.) A race for all the sums staked or prizes offered.
Sweeping :: Sweeper (n.) One who, or that which, sweeps, or cleans by sweeping; a sweep; as, a carpet sweeper..
Draught :: Draught (n.) Act of drawing a net; a sweeping the water for fish.
Swinge :: Swinge (n.) The sweep of anything in motion; a swinging blow; a swing.
Sweep :: Sweep (v. i.) To carry with a long, swinging, or dragging motion; hence, to carry in a stately or proud fashion..
Compass :: Compass (n.) Extent; reach; sweep; capacity; sphere; as, the compass of his eye; the compass of imagination..
Cataclysm :: Cataclysm (n.) An extensive overflow or sweeping flood of water; a deluge.
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