sweep
sweep /ˈswiːp/
noun
-
()
A wide scope
(
expanse
, sweep
)
a wide scope
The sweep of the plains
the sweep of the plains
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A movement in an arc
(
sweep
)
a movement in an arc
A sweep of his arm
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
(
end run
, sweep
)
(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
(
sweep
, sweep oar
)
a long oar used in an open boat
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Winning all or all but one of the tricks in bridge
(
slam
, sweep
)
winning all or all but one of the tricks in bridge
-
Someone who cleans soot from chimneys
(
chimneysweep
, chimneysweeper
, sweep
)
someone who cleans soot from chimneys
verb
-
()
Sweep across or over
(
brush
, sweep
)
sweep across or over
Her long skirt brushed the floor
Her long skirt brushed the floor
A gasp swept cross the audience
A gasp swept cross the audience
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()
Move with sweeping, effortless, gliding motions
(
sail
, sweep
)
move with sweeping, effortless, gliding motions
The diva swept into the room
The diva swept into the room
Shreds of paper sailed through the air
Shreds of paper sailed through the air
The searchlights swept across the sky
The searchlights swept across the sky
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()
Sweep with a broom or as if with a broom
(
broom
, sweep
)
sweep with a broom or as if with a broom
Sweep the crumbs off the table
Sweep the crumbs off the table
Sweep under the bed
Sweep under the bed
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()
Force into some kind of situation, condition, or course of action
(
drag in
, tangle
, drag
, embroil
, sweep
, sweep up
)
force into some kind of situation, condition, or course of action
They were swept up by the events
They were swept up by the events
Don't drag me into this business
don't drag me into this business
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()
To cover or extend over an area or time period
(
cross
, traverse
, sweep
, span
)
to cover or extend over an area or time period
Rivers traverse the valley floor
Rivers traverse the valley floor
The parking lot spans 3 acres
The parking lot spans 3 acres
The novel spans three centuries
The novel spans three centuries
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()
Win an overwhelming victory in or on
(
sweep
)
win an overwhelming victory in or on
Her new show dog swept all championships
Her new show dog swept all championships
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()
Clean by sweeping
(
sweep
)
clean by sweeping
Please sweep the floor
Please sweep the floor
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Make a big sweeping gesture or movement
(
sweep
, swing out
, swing
)
make a big sweeping gesture or movement
-
Cover the entire range of
(
sweep
)
cover the entire range of