SWEEP — ТЛУМАЧЕННЯ
sweep
A movement in an arc.
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- A sweep of his arm.
(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running around the end of the line.
A long oar used in an open boat.
A wide scope.
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- The sweep of the plains.
Winning all or all but one of the tricks in bridge.
Someone who cleans soot from chimneys.
Win an overwhelming victory in or on.
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- Her new show dog swept all championships.
Sweep with a broom or as if with a broom.
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- Sweep the crumbs off the table.
- Sweep under the bed.
Clean by sweeping.
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- Please sweep the floor.
Make a big sweeping gesture or movement.
Move with sweeping, effortless, gliding motions.
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- The diva swept into the room.
- Shreds of paper sailed through the air.
- The searchlights swept across the sky.
Sweep across or over.
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- Her long skirt brushed the floor.
- A gasp swept cross the audience.
Force into some kind of situation, condition, or course of action.
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- They were swept up by the events.
- Don't drag me into this business.
To cover or extend over an area or time period.
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- Rivers traverse the valley floor", "The parking lot spans 3 acres.
- The novel spans three centuries.
Cover the entire range of.
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