verbπShareTo clean (a surface) by means of a stroking motion of a broom or brush."to sweep a floor, the street, or a chimney"actionutilityworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo move through a (horizontal) arc or similar long stroke."The offended countess swept out of the ballroom."actiondirectionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo search (a place) methodically."The librarian swept the shelves for the overdue books. "actionpolicemilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo travel quickly."The children swept through the playground, playing tag. "actionwayChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo play a sweep shot."The batter swept the ball over the leg side for four runs. "sportgameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo brush the ice in front of a moving stone, causing it to travel farther and to curl less."The team swept furiously in front of the stone, trying to guide it closer to the button. "sportactiontechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo move something in a long sweeping motion, as a broom."The janitor swept the hallway after school. "actionutensilChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo win (a series) without drawing or losing any of the games in that series."The basketball team swept the entire season, winning every game. "sportgameachievementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo defeat (a team) in a series without drawing or losing any of the games in that series."The soccer team swept the competition, winning all their games in the playoffs. "sportachievementgameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo remove something abruptly and thoroughly."She swept the peelings off the table onto the floor."actioneventdisasterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo brush against or over; to rub lightly along."The wind swept the fallen leaves across the playground. "actionsensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo carry with a long, swinging, or dragging motion; hence, to carry in a stately or proud fashion."The child swept his toys across the floor, the bright plastic trucks and cars moving in a long, proud line. "actionstyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo strike with a long stroke."The gardener swept the leaves with a long-handled broom. "actionsportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo row with one oar to either the port or starboard side."The rower swept the oar to the starboard side, propelling the boat forward. "nauticalsailingactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo draw or drag something over."to sweep the bottom of a river with a net"actionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo pass over, or traverse, with the eye or with an instrument of observation."to sweep the heavens with a telescope"actionappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(including) to vacuum a carpet or rug"Before the party, Mom swept the living room rug to remove the dust bunnies. "utilityactionworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
