Definition of sweep

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Sweep (n.) The compass of any turning body or of any motion; as, the sweep of a door; the sweep of the eye..

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Whisker :: Whisker (n.) One who, or that which, whisks, or moves with a quick, sweeping motion..
Sweepage :: Sweep (n.) The sweeping of workshops where precious metals are worked, containing filings, etc..
Riffraff :: Riffraff (n.) Sweepings; refuse; the lowest order of society.
Swerd :: Swept () imp. & p. p. of Sweep.
Sweep :: Sweep (n.) The act of sweeping.
Sweep-saw :: Sweepings (n. pl.) Things collected by sweeping; rubbish; as, the sweepings of a street..
Shadoof :: Shadoof (n.) A machine, resembling a well sweep, used in Egypt for raising water from the Nile for irrigation..
Draught :: Draught (n.) Act of drawing a net; a sweeping the water for fish.
Pampero :: Pampero (n.) A violent wind from the west or southwest, which sweeps over the pampas of South America and the adjacent seas, often doing great damage..
Swath :: Swath (v. t.) The whole sweep of a scythe, or the whole breadth from which grass or grain is cut by a scythe or a machine, in mowing or cradling; as, to cut a wide swath..
Chambermaid :: Chambermaid (n.) A maidservant who has the care of chambers, making the beds, sweeping, cleaning the rooms, etc..
Sweep :: Sweep (v. i.) To clean rooms, yards, etc., or to clear away dust, dirt, litter, etc., with a broom, brush, or the like..
Swoop :: Swoop (v. i.) To pass with pomp; to sweep.
Swipe :: Swipe (n.) A swape or sweep. See Sweep.
Swoop :: Swoop (n.) To seize; to catch up; to take with a sweep.
Sweep :: Sweep (n.) Direction and extent of any motion not rectlinear; as, the sweep of a compass..
Raff :: Raff (v. t.) To sweep, snatch, draw, or huddle together; to take by a promiscuous sweep..
Sweeper :: Sweepage (n.) The crop of hay got in a meadow.
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..
Swipe :: Swipe (n.) A strong blow given with a sweeping motion, as with a bat or club..
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