sweep

Definitions

• (transitive) To clean (a surface) by means of a stroking motion of a broom or brush.
• (intransitive) To move through a (horizontal) arc or similar long stroke.
• (transitive) To search (a place) methodically.
• (intransitive) To travel quickly.
• (cricket) To play a sweep shot.
• (curling) To brush the ice in front of a moving stone, causing it to travel farther and to curl less.
• (transitive) To move something in a long sweeping motion, as a broom.
• (sports) To win (a series) without drawing or losing any of the games in that series.
• (sports) To defeat (a team) in a series without drawing or losing any of the games in that series.
• (transitive) To remove something abruptly and thoroughly.
• To brush against or over; to rub lightly along.
• To carry with a long, swinging, or dragging motion; hence, to carry in a stately or proud fashion.
• To strike with a long stroke.
• (rowing) To row with one oar to either the port or starboard side.
• (nautical) To draw or drag something over.
• To pass over, or traverse, with the eye or with an instrument of observation.
• (US) to vacuum a carpet or rug