English dictionary
sweep
nounPronunciation
swiːp
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
noun
- a movement in an arc
noun
- (American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running around the end of the line
noun
- a long oar used in an open boat
noun
- a wide scope
noun
- winning all or all but one of the tricks in bridge
noun
- someone who cleans soot from chimneys
verb
- win an overwhelming victory in or on
verb
- sweep with a broom or as if with a broom
verb
- clean by sweeping
verb
- make a big sweeping gesture or movement
verb
- move with sweeping, effortless, gliding motions
verb
- sweep across or over
verb
- force into some kind of situation, condition, or course of action
verb
- to cover or extend over an area or time period
verb
- cover the entire range of
Example sentences
a sweep of his arm
the sweep of the plains
Her new show dog swept all championships
Sweep the crumbs off the table
Sweep under the bed
Please sweep the floor
The diva swept into the room
Shreds of paper sailed through the air
The searchlights swept across the sky
Her long skirt brushed the floor
A gasp swept cross the audience
They were swept up by the events
don't drag me into this business
Rivers traverse the valley floor
The parking lot spans 3 acres
The novel spans three centuries