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Definition sweep in American English

sweep noun

noun
/swip/
1

a long wide curved area of land or water

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body of water channel field field highveld land mass
Example

He threw the gun aside with a sweep of his arm.

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turn spin about-face
3

a range of different things that together form a larger unit

Example

the broad sweep of history

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agglomeration arsenal assemblage
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chambermaid charwoman chimney sweep
5

a search of an area made by soldiers or police officers

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search hunting hunt
6

a series of successes in sports, or the achievement of winning all the top places in a competition

Example

a three-game sweep

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grand slam victory win
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a game of chance bingo bingo
8

an act of sweeping something

Example

She gave the floor a quick sweep.

Synonyms and related words
wipe rinse rub
Definition sweep in American English