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Sweep — synonyms, definition

1. sweep (Noun)

42 synonyms
area chimneysweep chimneysweeper compass confine course distance elbow-room end run expanse extent field freedom gesture land landscape latitude leeway limits magnitude • • •
6 definitions

sweep (Noun) — A wide scope. ex. "the sweep of the plains"

sweep (Noun) — Someone who cleans soot from chimneys.

sweep (Noun) — Winning all or all but one of the tricks in bridge.

sweep (Noun) — A long oar used in an open boat.

sweep (Noun) — (American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running around the end of the line.

sweep (Noun) — A movement in an arc. ex. "a sweep of his arm"

18 types of
ambit cleaner compass motility motion move movement oar orbit range reach run running running game running play scope triumph victory
3 types
grand slam little slam small slam
1 part of
bridge

2. sweep (Verb)

46 synonyms
broom brush clean clean house cleanse clear coast cross do housework drag drag in drift dust embroil flap fleet flit float flow flutter • • •
9 definitions

sweep (Verb) — Move across a surface or touching a surface. ex. "A gasp swept cross the audience"

sweep (Verb) — Move with sweeping, effortless, gliding motions. ex. "The diva swept into the room" ex. "The searchlights swept across the sky"

sweep (Verb) — Collect or move dirt by moving a brush, hand, etc. in contact with a surface. ex. "Sweep the crumbs off the table" ex. "Sweep under the bed"

sweep (Verb) — Force into some kind of situation, condition, or course of action. ex. "They were swept up by the events"

sweep (Verb) — To cover or extend over an area or time period. ex. "Rivers sweep the valley floor"

sweep (Verb) — Clean by sweeping. ex. "Please sweep the floor"

sweep (Verb) — Win an overwhelming victory in or on. ex. "Her new show dog swept all championships"

sweep (Verb) — Cover the entire range of.

sweep (Verb) — Make a big sweeping gesture or movement.

13 types of
clean continue cover extend handle involve make clean manage move pass over wield win wipe
2 types
rake swan
1 see also
sweep through