Meaning & use
Sweep
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To clean a surface by brushing away dirt or debris, typically with a broom, or to move swiftly and smoothly over an area.
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She swept the kitchen floor after dinner.
The headlights swept across the dark field as the car turned.
A note on using this word
As a noun, a "sweep" can also refer to a chimney sweep or to winning every game in a series, as in "a clean sweep."
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Another way to use it
2. noun
A complete or overwhelming victory, especially winning every contest in a series.
The team completed a sweep of the playoff series.
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