"sweep" | Definition and Related Words

Noun

is a type of: ambit, compass, orbit, range, reach, scope - an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control:

same as: expanse
is a type of: cleaner - someone whose occupation is cleaning

same as: chimneysweep, chimneysweeper
is a type of: triumph, victory - a successful ending of a struggle or contest
subtypes:
- grand slam - winning all of the tricks in a hand of bridge
- little slam, small slam - winning all but one of the tricks in a hand of bridge
is a part of: bridge - any of various card games based on whist for four players

same as: slam
is a type of: oar - an implement used to propel or steer a boat

same as: sweep oar
referred to in: american football, american football game - a game played by two teams of 11 players on a rectangular field 100 yards long; teams try to get possession of the ball and advance it across the opponents goal line in a series of (running or passing) plays

is a type of: run, running, running game, running play - (American football) a play in which a player attempts to carry the ball through or past the opposing team

same as: end run
is a type of: motility, motion, move, movement - a change of position that does not entail a change of location

Verb

is a type of: move - move so as to change position, perform a nontranslational motion

same as: brush
verb group:
- brush - touch lightly and briefly
- sail, sweep - move with sweeping, effortless, gliding motions
is a type of: move - move so as to change position, perform a nontranslational motion

subtypes: swan - sweep majestically

same as: sail

verb group: brush, sweep - sweep across or over
is a type of: pass over, wipe - rub with a circular motion

same as: broom

verb group: sweep - clean by sweeping
is a type of: involve - engage as a participant

same as: drag, drag in, embroil, sweep up, tangle
is a type of: continue, cover, extend - span an interval of distance, space or time

same as: cross, span, traverse
is a type of: clean, make clean - make clean by removing dirt, filth, or unwanted substances from

verb group: broom, sweep - sweep with a broom or as if with a broom
is a type of: win - be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
is a type of: continue, cover, extend - span an interval of distance, space or time

subtypes: rake - sweep the length of
is a type of: handle, manage, wield - handle effectively

same as: swing, swing out