Dictionary definition · sweep
noun
- a wide scope"the sweep of the plains"
- someone who cleans soot from chimneys
- winning all or all but one of the tricks in bridge
- a long oar used in an open boat
- (American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running around the end of the line
- a movement in an arc"a sweep of his arm"
verb
- sweep across or over"Her long skirt brushed the floor"
- move with sweeping, effortless, gliding motions"The diva swept into the room"
- sweep with a broom or as if with a broom"Sweep the crumbs off the table"
- force into some kind of situation, condition, or course of action"They were swept up by the events"
- to cover or extend over an area or time period"Rivers traverse the valley floor"
- clean by sweeping"Please sweep the floor"
Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).