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

Swath :: Swath (v. t.) The whole sweep of a scythe, or the whole breadth from which grass or grain is cut by a scythe or a machine, in mowing or cradling; as, to cut a wide swath..

Sweep :: Sweep (n.) Direction or departure of a curve, a road, an arch, or the like, away from a rectlinear line..

Cataclysm :: Cataclysm (n.) An extensive overflow or sweeping flood of water; a deluge.

Fish :: Fish (v. t.) To search by raking or sweeping.

Broom :: Broom (n.) An implement for sweeping floors, etc., commonly made of the panicles or tops of broom corn, bound together or attached to a long wooden handle; -- so called because originally made of the twigs of the broom..

Sweeping :: Sweeper (n.) One who, or that which, sweeps, or cleans by sweeping; a sweep; as, a carpet sweeper..

Sweep :: Sweep (n.) The compass of any turning body or of any motion; as, the sweep of a door; the sweep of the eye..

Sweepings :: Sweeping (a.) Cleaning off surfaces, or cleaning away dust, dirt, or litter, as a broom does; moving with swiftness and force; carrying everything before it; including in its scope many persons or things; as, a sweeping flood; a sweeping majority; a sweeping accusation..

Ensweep :: Ensweep (v. t.) To sweep over or across; to pass over rapidly.

Whisk :: Whisk (n.) To move with a quick, sweeping motion..

Compass :: Compass (n.) Extent; reach; sweep; capacity; sphere; as, the compass of his eye; the compass of imagination..

Whirlwind :: Whirlwind (n.) Fig.: A body of objects sweeping violently onward.

Orderly :: Orderly (n.) A street sweeper.

Cat-harping :: Cat-harping (n.) One of the short ropes or iron cramps used to brace in the shrouds toward the masts so a to give freer sweep to the yards.

Sweep :: Sweep (n.) The almond furnace.

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

Besom :: Besom (v. t.) To sweep, as with a besom..

Sweep :: Sweep (n.) A large oar used in small vessels, partly to propel them and partly to steer them..

Swoopstake :: Swoopstake (n.) See Sweepstake.

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