sweep

Noun
  1. A wide scope (synset 105135224)
    "the sweep of the plains"
    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
  2. Someone who cleans soot from chimneys (synset 109938519)
    is a type of: cleaner - someone whose occupation is cleaning
    same as: chimneysweep, chimneysweeper
  3. Winning all or all but one of the tricks in bridge (synset 107489785)
    is a type of: triumph, victory - a successful ending of a struggle or contest
    subtypes:
    is a part of: bridge - any of various card games based on whist for four players
    same as: slam
  4. A long oar used in an open boat (synset 104378042)
    is a type of: oar - an implement used to propel or steer a boat
    same as: sweep oar
  5. (American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running around the end of the line (synset 100560592)
    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
  6. A movement in an arc (synset 100345975)
    "a sweep of his arm"
    is a type of: motility, motion, move, movement - a change of position that does not entail a change of location
Verb
  1. Sweep across or over (synset 201874036)
    "Her long skirt brushed the floor"; "A gasp swept cross the audience"
    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
  2. Move with sweeping, effortless, gliding motions (synset 201873556)
    "The diva swept into the room"; "Shreds of paper sailed through the air"; "The searchlights swept across the sky"
    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
  3. Sweep with a broom or as if with a broom (synset 201396368)
    "Sweep the crumbs off the table"; "Sweep under the bed"
    is a type of: pass over, wipe - rub with a circular motion
    same as: broom
    verb group: sweep - clean by sweeping
  4. Force into some kind of situation, condition, or course of action (synset 202683607)
    "They were swept up by the events"; "don't drag me into this business"
    is a type of: involve - engage as a participant
    same as: drag, drag in, embroil, sweep up, tangle
  5. To cover or extend over an area or time period (synset 202691213)
    "Rivers traverse the valley floor"; "The parking lot spans 3 acres"; "The novel spans three centuries"
    is a type of: continue, cover, extend - span an interval of distance, space or time
    same as: cross, span, traverse
  6. Clean by sweeping (synset 201396650)
    "Please sweep the floor"
    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
  7. Win an overwhelming victory in or on (synset 201103363)
    "Her new show dog swept all championships"
    is a type of: win - be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
  8. Cover the entire range of (synset 202694245)
    is a type of: continue, cover, extend - span an interval of distance, space or time
    subtypes: rake - sweep the length of
  9. Make a big sweeping gesture or movement (synset 201596684)
    is a type of: handle, manage, wield - handle effectively
    same as: swing, swing out

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