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street sweeper in British English (striːt ˈswiːpə) noun1. someone whose job is to sweep the streets 2. a vehicle with brushes attached which is used to clean the streets She was working on buses, cars, and street sweepers. Examples of 'street sweeper' in a sentencestreet sweeper The street sweeper had to retrain as a driver-sweeper to keep his original salary.It's known, understandably, as a 'street sweeper'.Officials claimed the 3ft 6in cast-iron posts blocked street sweeper vehicles entering alleys.One advocated the 'street sweeper'.People hung back because many others had already tried to help, including a street sweeper whose offer of bread and water was declined.Could be the street sweeper.They worked as bricklayers, street-sweepers or stokers.Because of public-service cuts, expect fewer street sweepers, less frequent rubbish collection and, if you need minor medical treatment, be prepared for longer waits. |