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Swept

/ˈswɛpt/

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

📖 Definitions of "Swept"

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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