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sweep

Sweep is a 5 letter word which starts with the letter S and ends with the letter P for which we found 5 definitions.

Definition
(v. i.) To pass a broom across (a surface) so as to remove loose dirt dust etc.; to brush or rub over with a broom for the purpose of cleaning; as to sweep a floor the street or a chimney. Used also figuratively.
(v. i.) To drive or carry along or off with a broom or a brush or as if with a broom; to remove by or as if by brushing; as to sweep dirt from a floor; the wind sweeps the snow from the hills; a freshet sweeps away a dam timber or rubbish; a pestilence sweeps off multitudes.
(v. i.) To brush against or over; to rub lightly along.
(v. i.) To carry with a long swinging or dragging motion; hence to carry in a stately or proud fashion.
(v. i.) To strike with a long stroke.

Syllable Information

The word sweep is a 5 letter word that has 1 syllable . The syllable division for sweep is: sweep


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