a wide scope; the sweep of the plains
[ Syn: expanse ]
someone who cleans soot from chimneys
[ Syn: chimneysweeper , chimneysweep ]
winning all or all but one of the tricks in bridge
[ Syn: slam ]
a long oar used in an open boat
[ Syn: sweep oar ]
(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running around the end of the line
[ Syn: end run ]
a movement in an arc; a sweep of his arm'
sweep (n.)
sweep across or over; Her long skirt brushed the floor; A gasp swept cross the audience
[ Syn: brush ]
move with sweeping, effortless, gliding motions; The diva swept into the room; Shreds of paper sailed through the air; The searchlights swept across the sky
[ Syn: sail ]
sweep with a broom or as if with a broom; Sweep the crumbs off the table; Sweep under the bed
[ Syn: broom ]
force into some kind of situation, condition, or course of action; They were swept up by the events; dont drag me into this business
to cover or extend over an area or time period; Rivers traverse the valley floor, The parking lot spans 3 acres; The novel spans three centuries
clean by sweeping; Please sweep the floor'
win an overwhelming victory in or on; Her new show dog swept all championships'
cover the entire range of
make a big sweeping gesture or movement