to clean or clear (a space, chimney, etc) with a brush, broom, etc

to remove or collect (dirt, rubbish, etc) with a brush, broom, etc

to move in a smooth or continuous manner, esp quickly or forcibly

to move in a proud or dignified fashion

to spread or pass rapidly across, through, or along (a region, area, etc)

to direct (the gaze, line of fire, etc) over; survey

to overwhelm emotionally

to brush or lightly touch (a surface, etc)

to convey, clear, or abolish, esp with strong or continuous movements

to extend gracefully or majestically, esp in a wide circle

to search (a body of water) for mines, etc, by dragging

to search (a room, area, etc) electronically to detect spying devices

to win overwhelmingly, esp in an election

to play (the ball) with a sweep

to propel (a boat) with sweeps

the act or an instance of sweeping; removal by or as if by a brush or broom

a swift or steady movement, esp in an arc

the distance, arc, etc, through which something, such as a pendulum, moves

a wide expanse or scope

any curving line or contour

a shot in which the ball is hit more or less square on the leg side from a half-kneelingposition with the bat held nearly horizontal

any of the sails of a windmill

a steady horizontal or circular movement of an electron beam across or around the fluorescent screen of a cathode-ray tube

a curving driveway