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Sweep

/swiːp/

A single action of sweeping.

📖 Definitions of "Sweep"

noun
  1. 1

    A single action of sweeping.

    "Give the front steps a quick sweep to get rid of those fallen leaves."

  2. 2

    The person who steers a dragon boat.

  3. 3

    A person who stands at the stern of a surf boat, steering with a steering oar and commanding the crew.

  4. 4

    A chimney sweep.

verb
  1. 1

    To clean (a surface) by means of a stroking motion of a broom or brush.

    "to sweep a floor, the street, or a chimney"

  2. 2

    To move through a (horizontal) arc or similar long stroke.

    "The offended countess swept out of the ballroom."

  3. 3

    To search (a place) methodically.

  4. 4

    To travel quickly.

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