sweep

noun

  1. 1

    a movement in an arc

    a sweep of his arm

  2. 2

    (American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running around the end of the line

  3. 3

    a long oar used in an open boat

  4. 4

    a wide scope

    the sweep of the plains

  5. 5

    winning all or all but one of the tricks in bridge

  6. 6

    someone who cleans soot from chimneys

verb

  1. 1

    win an overwhelming victory in or on

    Her new show dog swept all championships

  2. 2

    sweep with a broom or as if with a broom

    Sweep the crumbs off the table

    Sweep under the bed

  3. 3

    clean by sweeping

    Please sweep the floor

  4. 4

    make a big sweeping gesture or movement

  5. 5

    move with sweeping, effortless, gliding motions

    The diva swept into the room

    Shreds of paper sailed through the air

  6. 6

    sweep across or over

    Her long skirt brushed the floor

    A gasp swept cross the audience

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