I.sweep [Brit swiːp, Am swip] N
1. sweep:
2. sweep (movement):
8. sweep → sweepstake
II.sweep <pret, pp swept> [Brit swiːp, Am swip] VB trans
1. sweep (clean):
2. sweep (clear away, remove with brush):
3. sweep (move, push):
4. sweep (spread through):
5. sweep (search, survey):
III.sweep <pret, pp swept> [Brit swiːp, Am swip] VB intr
1. sweep (clean) → sweep up
2. sweep (move with sweeping motion) lit, fig:
- to sweep in/out (majestically)