sweep
noun
- 1
a movement in an arc
a sweep of his arm
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(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running around the end of the line
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a long oar used in an open boat
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a wide scope
the sweep of the plains
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winning all or all but one of the tricks in bridge
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someone who cleans soot from chimneys
verb
- 1
win an overwhelming victory in or on
Her new show dog swept all championships
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sweep with a broom or as if with a broom
Sweep the crumbs off the table
Sweep under the bed
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clean by sweeping
Please sweep the floor
- 4
make a big sweeping gesture or movement
- 5
move with sweeping, effortless, gliding motions
The diva swept into the room
Shreds of paper sailed through the air
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sweep across or over
Her long skirt brushed the floor
A gasp swept cross the audience
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