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sweep

Definition:

(nou) a wide scope (nou) someone who cleans soot from chimneys (nou) winning all or all but one of the tricks in bridge (nou) a long oar used in an open boat (nou) an attempt to advance the ball by running around the end of the line (nou) a movement in an arc

Phonetic Transcription:

swiːp

Examples:

The brushes sweep dirt and dust from the floor into the container.

The clean sweep saw the other sweep was dirty.

They scrub the terrace, sweep the halls and the stairs, clean the chimneys.

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