SWEEP

Definition of SWEEP

  1. (verb)sweep across or over
  2. (verb)move with sweeping, effortless, gliding motions
  3. (verb)sweep with a broom or as if with a broom
  4. (verb)force into some kind of situation, condition, or course of action
  5. (verb)to cover or extend over an area or time period
  6. (verb)clean by sweeping
  7. (verb)win an overwhelming victory in or on
  8. (verb)cover the entire range of
  9. (verb)make a big sweeping gesture or movement
  10. (noun)a wide scope
  11. (noun)someone who cleans soot from chimneys
  12. (noun)winning all or all but one of the tricks in bridge
  13. (noun)a long oar used in an open boat
  14. (noun)(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running around the end of the line
  15. (noun)a movement in an arc