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noun(sweep)something that sweeps or works with a sweeping motion: such as
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noun(sweep)a long pole or timber pivoted on a tall post and used to raise and lower a bucket in a well
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noun(sweep)a triangular cultivator blade that cuts off weeds under the soil surface
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verb(sweep)to remove from a surface with or as if with a broom or brush
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verb(sweep)to destroy completely : wipe out —usually used with away
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verb(sweep)to remove or take with a single continuous forceful action
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noun(sweep)a person whose occupation is cleaning soot from chimney flues —called also chimney sweeper
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noun(sweep)sweep
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phrasal verb(sweep)to treat (something) as not important : to ignore (something)
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phrasal verb(sweep)to destroy or remove (something) completely
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phrasal verb(sweep)to remove dust, dirt, etc., from (something) by using a broom or brush
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phrasal verb(sweep)to push, carry, or lift (someone or something) with great force
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phrasal verb(sweep)to remove dust, dirt, etc., from (something) by using a broom or brush
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phrasal verb(sweep)to remove (something, such as dust, dirt, etc.) from a surface by using a broom or brush
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phrasal verb(sweep)to pick up (someone or something) in one quick, continuous motion