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sweeping

/ˈswiːpɪŋ/

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verb

Fegen, kehren

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

Examples :

"to sweep a floor, the street, or a chimney"

Einen Boden, die Straße oder einen Schornstein fegen.

action work utensil

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verb

Fegen, kehren

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

Examples :

"The offended countess swept out of the ballroom."

Die beleidigte Gräfin fegte aus dem Ballsaal.

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verb

Durchsuchen, absuchen

To search (a place) methodically.

Examples :

"The detective swept the room for clues. "

Der Detektiv durchsuchte den Raum nach Hinweisen.

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verb

Fegen, sausen

To travel quickly.

Examples :

"The race car was sweeping around the track. "

Der Rennwagen sauste um die Strecke.

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verb

Kehren

To play a sweep shot.

Examples :

"The tennis player swept the ball across the court with a powerful shot. "

Der Tennisspieler kehrte den Ball mit einem kraftvollen Schuss über das Feld.

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verb

Das Eis vor einem Stein fegen

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

Examples :

"The players are sweeping furiously to guide the curling stone towards the center of the target. "

Die Spieler fegen heftig, um den Curling-Stein in Richtung Mitte des Ziels zu lenken.

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verb

Fegen

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

Examples :

"The housekeeper swept the entire living room floor with the long-handled broom. "

Die Haushälterin fegte den gesamten Wohnzimmerboden mit dem Besen mit langem Stiel.

action work utensil

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verb

Ohne Niederlage gewinnen, fegen

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

Examples :

"The basketball team swept the entire season, winning every game without losing a single one. "

Das Basketballteam fegte die gesamte Saison und gewann jedes Spiel, ohne eines zu verlieren.

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verb

Besiegen, schlagen

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

Examples :

"The basketball team swept the competition, winning all three games in the playoffs. "

Das Basketballteam schlug den Wettbewerb und gewann alle drei Spiele in den Playoffs.

sport game achievement

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verb

Wegfegen, hinwegfegen

To remove something abruptly and thoroughly.

Examples :

"She swept the peelings off the table onto the floor."

Sie fegte die Schalen vom Tisch auf den Boden.

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verb

Streichen, überstreichen

To brush against or over; to rub lightly along.

Examples :

"The long skirt was sweeping the floor as she walked. "

Der lange Rock strich über den Boden, als sie ging.

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verb

Fegen, kehren, mit sich tragen

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

Examples :

"The chef swept the long, wooden spoon across the counter, stirring the ingredients with a confident, controlled motion. "

Der Koch schwang den langen Holzlöffel über die Theke und verrührte die Zutaten mit einer selbstbewussten, kontrollierten Bewegung.

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verb

Fegen

To strike with a long stroke.

Examples :

"The farmer swept the long grass with his scythe. "

Der Bauer fegte das lange Gras mit seiner Sense.

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verb

Rudern mit einem Ruder auf Backbord- oder Steuerbordseite

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

Examples :

"The rower swept the oar to the starboard side, propelling the boat forward. "

Der Ruderer ruderte mit dem Ruder zur Steuerbordseite und trieb das Boot vorwärts.

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verb

Fegen, kehren

To draw or drag something over.

Examples :

"to sweep the bottom of a river with a net"

den Grund eines Flusses mit einem Netz fegen

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verb

Überblicken, mustern

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

Examples :

"to sweep the heavens with a telescope"

Den Himmel mit einem Teleskop überblicken.

action appearance

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verb

Saugen, staubsaugen

(including) to vacuum a carpet or rug

Examples :

"I'm sweeping the living room rug to get rid of all the crumbs. "

Ich sauge den Teppich im Wohnzimmer, um alle Krümel zu entfernen.

utility action work

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noun

Kehren

An instance of sweeping.

Examples :

"The sidewalk needed a sweeping every morning."

Der Bürgersteig brauchte jeden Morgen ein Kehren.

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noun

Kehren

The activity of sweeping.

Examples :

"Sweeping took all morning."

Das Kehren dauerte den ganzen Morgen.

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adjective

Umfassend, weitläufig

Wide, broad, affecting or touching upon many things

Examples :

"He loves making sweeping statements without the slightest evidence."

Er liebt es, umfassende Aussagen ohne den geringsten Beweis zu machen.

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adjective

Umfassend, überwältigend

Completely overwhelming

Examples :

"He claimed a sweeping victory."

Er behauptete einen umfassenden Sieg.

attitude emotion quality