Word Finder - sweeping

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To clean (a surface) by means of a stroking motion of a broom or brush.

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to sweep a floor, the street, or a chimney

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To move through a (horizontal) arc or similar long stroke.

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The offended countess swept out of the ballroom.

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To search (a place) methodically.

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To travel quickly.

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To play a sweep shot.

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To brush the ice in front of a moving stone, causing it to travel farther and to curl less.

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To move something in a long sweeping motion, as a broom.

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To win (a series) without drawing or losing any of the games in that series.

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To defeat (a team) in a series without drawing or losing any of the games in that series.

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To remove something abruptly and thoroughly.

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She swept the peelings off the table onto the floor.

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To brush against or over; to rub lightly along.

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Their long descending train, / With rubies edg'd and sapphires, swept the plain.

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To carry with a long, swinging, or dragging motion; hence, to carry in a stately or proud fashion.

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To strike with a long stroke.

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To row with one oar to either the port or starboard side.

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To draw or drag something over.

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to sweep the bottom of a river with a net

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To pass over, or traverse, with the eye or with an instrument of observation.

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to sweep the heavens with a telescope

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(including) to vacuum a carpet or rug

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An instance of sweeping.

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The sidewalk needed a sweeping every morning.

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The activity of sweeping.

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Sweeping took all morning.

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Wide, broad, affecting or touching upon many things

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He loves making sweeping statements without the slightest evidence.

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Completely overwhelming

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He claimed a sweeping victory.

We.re sweeping the castle now.

She retrieved the broom from the corner and started sweeping up the glass.

Elisabeth and Jackson were sweeping up the glass when she asked, "Will it take long for him to curb his strength?"

She drew nearer, eyes sweeping over the medical equipment in the room.

How to clean your grout, begins with the basic sweeping and vacuuming of the area to remove dirt and debris.

Darian deflected it and dropped his hip, sweeping her legs out from under her.

Long layers and sweeping bangs accentuate her face and flatter her features.

The tradition is to clean houses by sweeping away any back luck that may have accumulated during the past year.

The boughs and their side-branches, as they increase in length, have a tendency to droop, the lower tier, even in large trees, often sweeping the ground - a habit that, with the jagged sprays, and broad, shadowy, wave-like foliage-masses, gives a peculiarly graceful and picturesque aspect to the Norway spruce.

The Caledon also, sweeping southward, unites with the Orange beyond the frontiers of Basutoland.

But the lakes show a wonderful variety of character, from open expanse and steep rock-bound shores to picturesque island-groups and soft wooded banks; while the mountains have always a remarkable dignity, less from the profile of their summits than from the bold sweeping lines of their flanks, unbroken by vegetation, and often culminating.

He was the boldest and most original of Japanese landscape artists, leaving powerful and poetic records of the scenery of his own land as well as that of China, and trusting more to the sure and sweeping stroke of the brush than to color.

Spencer tries to express in a sweeping general formula the belief in progress which pervaded his age, and to erect it into the supreme law of the universe as a whole.

The French artillery had already evaded the coming blow, and had changed position, "right back," to cover the flank of the rest of the army, and the Prussian and Saxon artillery trotting forward conformed to this new front, their shells sweeping the ground for 2000 yds.

But even in his most sweeping reforms he never lost sight of the idiosyncrasies of the people.

Nash, "he carried a sweeping hypothesis into the examination of the New Testament."

Beyond them a road branches to the right, sweeping round in a broad curve to the space in front of the temple of Apollo.

Never had King Christian seemed so powerful as on his return to Denmark on the 5th of September 1521, and with the confidence of strength he at once proceeded recklessly to inaugurate the most sweeping reforms. Soon after his return he issued his great Landelove, or Code of Laws.

The singer failed to appear in court and was sentenced to community service, which he fulfilled by sweeping streets.

He was sentenced to community service, which included sweeping up the streets of New York City.

However, romance never looks quite as sweeping on-screen when the female lead matches or exceeds the height of her co-lead.

The cruise caters to those with a true sense of adventure, as it traverses more than 2,000 miles of sweeping history, natural beauty, and diverse cultural heritage.

Using a back and forth, sweeping motion you can mist a typical yard in about 15 minutes.

Those chimney sweeping logs that are supposed to remove the buildup in your chimney don't really work and can never take the place of having a chimney professionally swept.

Available in either chambray or a medium stonewash color is a denim skirt made in a full sweeping, flared style.

It doesn't matter whether you get married in a sweeping ball gown or a cotton shift - the outcome is the same.

From plush jackets to sweeping capes and zippered hoodies to versatile vests, women's plus size fleece outerwear is fashionable, functional and flattering.

Depending on what current trends dictate, you may find knee-length dresses are the "It" item for the season, or sweeping ball gowns might be the flavor of the day.

You don't want to sit at a summer garden wedding in a sweeping, floor-length dress; go for something shorter and you'll be much more comfortable and fit in with the season.

If you're tall, long, sweeping maxi-style dresses that sweep the floor are simply stunning on you.

Again, it's not right to make a sweeping assumption that everyone in this particular demographic shares the same concerns.

Sweeping views of the nearby desert and mountains surround the resort with relaxing vistas and are one reason why the Arizona Grand received a four diamond rating from AAA.

Instead, an alien species known as the Chimera have invaded our planet, easily taking over nation after nation, sweeping eastward from their initial landing point in Russia.

There is a badly animated host and sweeping camera angles of a badly pixelated movie studio.

This winery has a great view and sweeping architecture.

Design elements include geometric shapes, sweeping curves, and the use of intense color.

The beating cilia sweeping the mucus along the respiratory tract helps to clear the respiratory tract of any debris or of any organisms that may be present.

They may also include dramatic sweeping movements with the arms, in combination with an arched back.

Get rid of old items - Cleaning your bedroom goes beyond sweeping, dusting, mopping and vacuuming.

Wearing hair down with a gentle flip can be very sophisticated, while sweeping straightened hair into a bun or French twist is quite elegant.

If you've got a pixie cut, you can create an elaborate goddess look by sweeping the hair off the face in a molded silhouette.

If you have long hair, consider adding a few chin sweeping layers into your cut and a few crown layers to add lift and height to your style, which will in turn create a slimmer vertical line.

Whether you wear pixie straight locks or opt for long and chic, a straightening iron will help you create a smooth and shiny head of hair with plenty of sweeping movement.

Long hair is also a breeze to style; what could be easier than sweeping it up into a ponytail or bun when in a hurry?

The radio dramas were usually aired in 15 minute segments each day and provided ideal "background noise" for housewives to clean house to whether they were sweeping, washing, cooking or mending.

If you've decided on a larger sweeping tattoo design, you'll need to find the right place for it.

The sweeping arch reflects the European practice of using large archways at the entrance of train stations.

Box 801; Ouray, CO 81427;(970) 325-0565;(800) 315-0565 - This Victorian Inn, set in scenic Ouray, often called the "Switzerland of America," features sweeping views of the nearby mountains.

It also features an electronic tuning fork movement with 15 jewels and a sweeping second hand.

Put the children to work on minor tasks such as emptying dishwashers, setting the table and sweeping through the house for trash and other detritus - this will save you time and teach them organization.