sweep
Noun
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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
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is a type of: cleaner - someone whose occupation is cleaningsame as: chimneysweep, chimneysweeper
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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 playerssame as: slam -
is a type of: oar - an implement used to propel or steer a boatsame as: sweep oar
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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) playsis 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 teamsame as: end run
Verb
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is a type of: move - move so as to change position, perform a nontranslational motionsame as: brush
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is a type of: move - move so as to change position, perform a nontranslational motionsubtypes: swan - sweep majesticallysame as: sail
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same as: broomverb group: sweep - clean by sweeping
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is a type of: involve - engage as a participant
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is a type of: clean, make clean - make clean by removing dirt, filth, or unwanted substances from
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is a type of: win - be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
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subtypes: rake - sweep the length of
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