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Sweep :: Sweep (v. i.) To carry with a long, swinging, or dragging motion; hence, to carry in a stately or proud fashion..

Sweep :: Sweep (v. i.) To strike with a long stroke.

Sweepwasher :: Sweepstakes (sing. / pl.) A race for all the sums staked or prizes offered.

Swipe :: Swipe (n.) A strong blow given with a sweeping motion, as with a bat or club..

Sweepage :: Sweep (n.) The sweeping of workshops where precious metals are worked, containing filings, etc..

Ensweep :: Ensweep (v. t.) To sweep over or across; to pass over rapidly.

Sweep :: Sweep (v. i.) To draw or drag something over; as, to sweep the bottom of a river with a net..

Scoop :: Scoop (n.) A sweep; a stroke; a swoop.

Scour :: Scour (v. t.) To remove by rubbing or cleansing; to sweep along or off; to carry away or remove, as by a current of water; -- often with off or away..

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-saw :: Sweepings (n. pl.) Things collected by sweeping; rubbish; as, the sweepings of a street..

Chambermaid :: Chambermaid (n.) A maidservant who has the care of chambers, making the beds, sweeping, cleaning the rooms, etc..

Sway :: Sway (n.) The act of swaying; a swaying motion; the swing or sweep of a weapon.

Orderly :: Orderly (n.) A street sweeper.

Draught :: Draught (n.) Act of drawing a net; a sweeping the water for fish.

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 pass over, or traverse, with the eye or with an instrument of observation; as, to sweep the heavens with a telescope..

Whisk :: Whisk (n.) The act of whisking; a rapid, sweeping motion, as of something light; a sudden motion or quick puff..

Sweep :: Sweep (n.) The almond furnace.

Sweep :: Sweep (n.) A long pole, or piece of timber, moved on a horizontal fulcrum fixed to a tall post and used to raise and lower a bucket in a well for drawing water..

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