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Sweep :: Sweep (v. i.) To brush swiftly over the surface of anything; to pass with switness and force, as if brushing the surface of anything; to move in a stately manner; as, the wind sweeps across the plain; a woman sweeps through a drawing-room..

Scope :: Scope (n.) Length; extent; sweep; as, scope of cable..

Pampero :: Pampero (n.) A violent wind from the west or southwest, which sweeps over the pampas of South America and the adjacent seas, often doing great damage..

Sweepstakes :: Sweepstake (n.) A complete removal or carrying away; a clean sweep.

Swipe :: Swipe (n.) A swape or sweep. See Sweep.

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

Swoop :: Swoop (n.) To seize; to catch up; to take with a sweep.

Sweep :: Sweep (n.) One who sweeps; a sweeper; specifically, a chimney sweeper..

Sweep :: Sweep (n.) The mold of a ship when she begins to curve in at the rungheads; any part of a ship shaped in a segment of a circle.

Sweep :: Sweep (v. i.) To drive or carry along or off with a broom or a brush, or as if with a broom; to remove by, or as if by, brushing; as, to sweep dirt from a floor; the wind sweeps the snow from the hills; a freshet sweeps away a dam, timber, or rubbish; a pestilence sweeps off multitudes..

Peasweep :: Peasweep (n.) The pewit, or lapwing..

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

Swoop :: Swoop (v. i.) To pass with pomp; to sweep.

Swipe :: Swipe (n.) A strong blow given with a sweeping motion, as with a bat or club..

Shakings :: Shakings (n. pl.) Deck sweepings, refuse of cordage, canvas, etc..

Sweep :: Sweep (v. i.) To clean rooms, yards, etc., or to clear away dust, dirt, litter, etc., with a broom, brush, or the like..

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

Sweep :: Sweep (v. i.) To strike with a long stroke.

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

Rasante :: Rasante (a.) Sweeping; grazing; -- applied to a style of fortification in which the command of the works over each other, and over the country, is kept very low, in order that the shot may more effectually sweep or graze the ground before them..

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