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sweep wire
sweep wire n.
Brit. 
/ˈswiːp ˌwʌɪə/
, /ˈswiːp ˌwʌɪə/U.S. /ˈswip ˌwaɪ(ə)r/
a wire used in sweeping for something under water./ˈswip ˌwaɪ(ə)r/ΘΚΠ
society > travel > travel by water > vessel, ship, or boat > equipment of vessel > ropes or chains other than rigging or cable > [noun] > sweeping wire or rope
sweep1775
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sweep wire1909
1909 Westm. Gaz. 15 July 7/1 The torpedo boat No. 99 has been anchored to her by sweep wires.
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