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