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Definition of sweep

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Sweep (v. i.) To pass a broom across (a surface) so as to remove loose dirt, dust, etc.; to brush, or rub over, with a broom for the purpose of cleaning; as, to sweep a floor, the street, or a chimney. Used also figuratively..

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Swinge :: Swinge (n.) The sweep of anything in motion; a swinging blow; a swing.

Sweep-saw :: Sweepings (n. pl.) Things collected by sweeping; rubbish; as, the sweepings of a street..

Riffraff :: Riffraff (n.) Sweepings; refuse; the lowest order of society.

Raff :: Raff (n.) The sweepings of society; the rabble; the mob; -- chiefly used in the compound or duplicate, riffraff..

Scovel :: Scovel (n.) A mop for sweeping ovens; a malkin.

Sweepstakes :: Sweepstakes (n.) A winning of all the stakes or prizes; a sweepstake.

Swal :: Swaip (v. i.) To walk proudly; to sweep along.

Whisk :: Whisk (n.) The act of whisking; a rapid, sweeping motion, as of something light; a sudden motion or quick puff..

Sweep :: Sweep (n.) A long pole, or piece of timber, moved on a horizontal fulcrum fixed to a tall post and used to raise and lower a bucket in a well for drawing water..

Sweep :: Sweep (v. i.) To pass over anything comprehensively; to range through with rapidity; as, his eye sweeps through space..

Sweep :: Sweep (v. i.) To pass a broom across (a surface) so as to remove loose dirt, dust, etc.; to brush, or rub over, with a broom for the purpose of cleaning; as, to sweep a floor, the street, or a chimney. Used also figuratively..

Sway :: Sway (n.) The act of swaying; a swaying motion; the swing or sweep of a weapon.

Sweeper :: Sweepage (n.) The crop of hay got in a meadow.

Sweepstake :: Sweepstake (n.) A winning of all the stakes or prizes.

Sweepage :: Sweep (n.) The sweeping of workshops where precious metals are worked, containing filings, etc..

Sweep :: Sweep (n.) The compass or range of a stroke; as, a long sweep..

Sweet :: Sweepy (a.) Moving with a sweeping motion.

Whisker :: Whisker (n.) One who, or that which, whisks, or moves with a quick, sweeping motion..

Swap :: Swap (v. t.) To beat the air, or ply the wings, with a sweeping motion or noise; to flap..

Swoopstake :: Swoopstake (n.) See Sweepstake.