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English to English noun
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a wide scope |  | Example: the sweep of the plains
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someone who cleans soot from chimneys | | source: wordnet30
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winning all or all but one of the tricks in bridge | | source: wordnet30
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a long oar used in an open boat | | source: wordnet30
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(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running around the end of the line | | source: wordnet30
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a movement in an arc | | Example: a sweep of his arm
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The act of sweeping. | | source: webster1913 verb
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sweep across or over | | Example: Her long skirt brushed the floor
A gasp swept cross the audience
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move with sweeping, effortless, gliding motions | | Example: The diva swept into the room
Shreds of paper sailed through the air
The searchlights swept across the sky
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sweep with a broom or as if with a broom | | Example: Sweep the crumbs off the table
Sweep under the bed
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force into some kind of situation, condition, or course of action | | Example: They were swept up by the events
don't drag me into this business
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to cover or extend over an area or time period | | Example: Rivers traverse the valley floor
The parking lot spans 3 acres
The novel spans three centuries
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clean by sweeping | | Example: Please sweep the floor
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win an overwhelming victory in or on | | Example: Her new show dog swept all championships
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cover the entire range of | | source: wordnet30
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make a big sweeping gesture or movement | | source: wordnet30
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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. | | source: webster1913
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To clean rooms, yards, etc., or to clear away dust, dirt, litter, etc., with a broom, brush, or the like. | | source: webster1913
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