English to English
noun
- a wide scope
The sweep of the plains.
source: WordNet 3.0
- someone who cleans soot from chimneys
source: WordNet 3.0
- winning all or all but one of the tricks in bridge
source: WordNet 3.0
- a long oar used in an open boat
source: WordNet 3.0
- (American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running around the end of the line
source: WordNet 3.0
- a movement in an arc
A sweep of his arm.
source: WordNet 3.0
- The act of sweeping.
source: Webster 1913
verb
- sweep across or over
Her long skirt brushed the floor.
A gasp swept cross the audience.
source: WordNet 3.0
- 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.
source: WordNet 3.0
- sweep with a broom or as if with a broom
Sweep the crumbs off the table.
Sweep under the bed.
source: WordNet 3.0
- 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.
source: WordNet 3.0
- 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.
source: WordNet 3.0
- clean by sweeping
Please sweep the floor.
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- win an overwhelming victory in or on
Her new show dog swept all championships.
source: WordNet 3.0
- cover the entire range of
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- make a big sweeping gesture or movement
source: WordNet 3.0
- To pass a broom across (a surface) so as to remove loose dirt, dust, etc.; to brush, or rub over, with a broom for the purpose of cleaning; as, to sweep a floor, the street, or a chimney. Used also figuratively.
source: Webster 1913
- To clean rooms, yards, etc., or to clear away dust, dirt, litter, etc., with a broom, brush, or the like.
source: Webster 1913
English to Tagalog
noun
- [swíp] Pagwawalís; pagpalís
source: Diccionario Ingles-Español-Tagalog
verb
- [swíp] Magwalís; pumalís
source: Diccionario Ingles-Español-Tagalog
