SWEEP

/swiːp/ ► audio Scrabble 10 Words With Friends 11

Definition

noun a wide scope. — synonyms: expanse
noun someone who cleans soot from chimneys. — synonyms: chimneysweeper, chimneysweep
noun winning all or all but one of the tricks in bridge. — synonyms: slam
noun a long oar used in an open boat. — synonyms: sweep_oar
noun (American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running around the end of the line. — synonyms: end_run
noun a movement in an arc.
verb sweep across or over. — synonyms: brush
verb move with sweeping, effortless, gliding motions. — synonyms: sail
verb sweep with a broom or as if with a broom. — synonyms: broom
verb force into some kind of situation, condition, or course of action. — synonyms: embroil, tangle, sweep_up, drag, drag_in
verb to cover or extend over an area or time period. — synonyms: cross, traverse, span
verb clean by sweeping.
verb win an overwhelming victory in or on.
verb cover the entire range of.
verb make a big sweeping gesture or movement. — synonyms: swing, swing_out

“Give the front steps a quick sweep to get rid of those fallen leaves.”
“Bradman attempted a sweep, but in fact top edged the ball to the wicket keeper”
“Jim will win fifty dollars in the office sweep if Japan wins the World Cup.”