sweep

Noun
  1. A wide scope (synset 105135224)
    "the sweep of the plains"
  2. Someone who cleans soot from chimneys (synset 109938519)
  3. Winning all or all but one of the tricks in bridge (synset 107489785)
  4. A long oar used in an open boat (synset 104378042)
  5. (American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running around the end of the line (synset 100560592)
  6. A movement in an arc (synset 100345975)
    "a sweep of his arm"
Verb
  1. Sweep across or over (synset 201874036)
    "Her long skirt brushed the floor"; "A gasp swept cross the audience"
  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"
  3. Sweep with a broom or as if with a broom (synset 201396368)
    "Sweep the crumbs off the table"; "Sweep under the bed"
  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"
  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"
  6. Clean by sweeping (synset 201396650)
    "Please sweep the floor"
  7. Win an overwhelming victory in or on (synset 201103363)
    "Her new show dog swept all championships"
  8. Cover the entire range of (synset 202694245)
  9. Make a big sweeping gesture or movement (synset 201596684)

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