| Noun | 1. | sweep - a wide scope; "the sweep of the plains"ambit, range, scope, reach, compass, orbit - an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"; "the ambit of municipal legislation"; "within the compass of this article"; "within the scope of an investigation"; "outside the reach of the law"; "in the political orbit of a world power" | |
| 2. | sweep - someone who cleans soot from chimneyscleaner - someone whose occupation is cleaning | |
| 3. | sweep - winning all or all but one of the tricks in bridgebridge - any of various card games based on whist for four players triumph, victory - a successful ending of a struggle or contest; "the general always gets credit for his army's victory"; "the agreement was a triumph for common sense" grand slam - winning all of the tricks in a hand of bridge | |
| 4. | sweep - a long oar used in an open boatoar - an implement used to propel or steer a boat | |
| 5. | sweep - (American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running around the end of the lineAmerican football, American football game - a game played by two teams of 11 players on a rectangular field 100 yards long; teams try to get possession of the ball and advance it across the opponents goal line in a series of (running or passing) plays running, running game, running play, run - (American football) a play in which a player runs with the ball; "the defensive line braced to stop the run"; "the coach put great emphasis on running" | |
| 6. | sweep - a movement in an arc; "a sweep of his arm"movement, motility, motion, move - a change of position that does not entail a change of location; "the reflex motion of his eyebrows revealed his surprise"; "movement is a sign of life"; "an impatient move of his hand"; "gastrointestinal motility" | |
| Verb | 1. | sweep - sweep across or over; "Her long skirt brushed the floor"; "A gasp swept cross the audience"brush - touch lightly and briefly; "He brushed the wall lightly" move - move so as to change position, perform a nontranslational motion; "He moved his hand slightly to the right" sail, sweep - move with sweeping, effortless, gliding motions; "The diva swept into the room"; "Shreds of paper sailed through the air"; "The searchlights swept across the sky" | |
| 2. | sweep - move with sweeping, effortless, gliding motions; "The diva swept into the room"; "Shreds of paper sailed through the air"; "The searchlights swept across the sky"move - move so as to change position, perform a nontranslational motion; "He moved his hand slightly to the right" swan - sweep majestically; "Airplanes were swanning over the mountains" sweep, brush - sweep across or over; "Her long skirt brushed the floor"; "A gasp swept cross the audience" | |
| 3. | sweep - sweep with a broom or as if with a broom; "Sweep the crumbs off the table"; "Sweep under the bed"wipe, pass over - rub with a circular motion; "wipe the blackboard" sweep - clean by sweeping; "Please sweep the floor" | |
| 4. | sweep - force into some kind of situation, condition, or course of action; "They were swept up by the events"; "don't drag me into this business"involve - engage as a participant; "Don't involve me in your family affairs!" | |
| 5. | sweep - to cover or extend over an area or time period; "Rivers traverse the valley floor", "The parking lot spans 3 acres"; "The novel spans three centuries"cover, extend - span an interval of distance, space or time; "The war extended over five years"; "The period covered the turn of the century"; "My land extends over the hills on the horizon"; "This farm covers some 200 acres" | |
| 6. | sweep - clean by sweeping; "Please sweep the floor"broom, sweep - sweep with a broom or as if with a broom; "Sweep the crumbs off the table"; "Sweep under the bed" clean, make clean - make clean by removing dirt, filth, or unwanted substances from; "Clean the stove!"; "The dentist cleaned my teeth" | |
| 7. | sweep - win an overwhelming victory in or on; "Her new show dog swept all championships"win - be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious; "He won the Gold Medal in skating"; "Our home team won"; "Win the game" | |
| 8. | sweep - cover the entire range ofcover, extend - span an interval of distance, space or time; "The war extended over five years"; "The period covered the turn of the century"; "My land extends over the hills on the horizon"; "This farm covers some 200 acres" rake - sweep the length of; "The gunfire raked the coast" | |
| 9. | sweep - make a big sweeping gesture or movementwield, handle - handle effectively; "The burglar wielded an axe" | |